On November 6, 2026, Microsoft has pushed a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build version 26320.9876 out to the Beta channel. The Beta Insider version will be moved from 25H2 to 26H2. Why do we care about that?
Beta Insiders get WinUI 3 search and tilde shortcut
This new version brings in a redeveloped Windows Search interface using WinUI 3. You should care about this because the new search engine is faster, and it does a better job handling typos.
How does the new version go up to 26H2? Well, it's an enablement package. There are no huge changes to the higher build number, according to Microsoft.
The main feature is the new Windows Search using WinUI 3. According to Microsoft, it's faster and more efficient, it works better with typos and synonyms.
The new search UI is a slow-rollout to the Beta Insiders. There are inline actions. You can toggle Bluetooth or Dark mode right from the search bar.
In File Explorer, you can use tilde (~). It's a shortcut to the user's profile folder. In Gaming Task View, Xbox mode will have full taskbar quick settings.
Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined devices support web sign-in. Windows Hello can make screens brighter in dark rooms for easier visibility. Small changes improving day-to-day usage for Beta channel users. This update maintains stability and introduces new UI features.
Speaking about stability and good balance, that's what we discussed last time when we talked about the latest Windows 11 update. This time the focus is on making the UI more efficient instead of huge architectural changes. Now Beta Insiders get to try the new search using WinUI 3. This update is global rollout for the Beta channel.
Source: NotebookCheck
Discussion
0 comments