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Microsoft Fixes 67 Security Flaws With June 2025 Security Update, Including Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for multiple security flaws. Among these are 11 "critical" and 56 "important" vulnerabilities. Two zero-day flaws were addressed, with one already actively exploited, as per the company. This follows Microsoft's fixes for Edge vulnerabilities, earlier this month, including a zero-day exploit.
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Microsoft Windows Users in Europe Can Now Uninstall Microsoft Store, Disable Microsoft Edge Default Prompts
Microsoft is rolling out noteworthy updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users in Europe, to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The update disables prompts to set Microsoft Edge as the default browser and even lets users uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while still receiving application updates.
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Microsoft Introduces Windows Update Orchestration Platform to Deliver Third-Party App Updates
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is now opening Windows Update to third-party apps. For this, the Redmond-based tech giant is introducing the Windows Update orchestration platform, which will allow third-party app developers to schedule updates in unison with Windows updates. The company has mentioned several benefits to developers, such as...
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Microsoft Testing New AI Features in MS Paint, Snipping Tool and Notepad
Microsoft is testing several new artificial intelligence (AI) features for first-party apps in Windows 11. On Thursday, the Redmond-based tech giant announced that it is releasing a new update to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels. The update is only for those with a Copilot+ PC. The update includes new features for MS Paint, the Snipp...
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Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...
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Microsoft Testing a Free, Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps
Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free tier for the Microsoft 365 Copilot or Office apps. Typically, these apps are only accessible to those who purchase the Microsoft 365 subscription. However, some users are now seeing an option to opt for a free version that offers limited features and ads. Currently, the Redmond-based tech giant is only offe...
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Microsoft Paint Gets a New Copilot Menu, Windows Search Expanded to Support OneDrive Files
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview build on Friday that makes changes to the Paint app and improves the Windows Search functionality. The new beta update is currently available to Windows Insider users in the Canary and Dev channels. With this, Microsoft Paint’s artificial intelligence (AI) features are now available inside a new...
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Microsoft Previews Real-Time Translation in Live Captions for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) real-time Translation feature in Live Captions for Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chipsets. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature is being previewed with the latest Windows 11 Insider preview build and is available via the Dev Channel. Additionally, the tech giant is also adding improvem...
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Microsoft Makes File Sharing Between iPhone and PCs Easier With New Link to Windows Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Link to Windows app which makes the process of sharing files between an iPhone and PC more seamless, the company announced on Wednesday. Currently limited to Windows Insiders, it leverages the Phone Link software to establish a connection between Windows and iOS devices.
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Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App
Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Allows Game Pass Ultimate Members to Stream Select Games They Own
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beyond the select Game Pass titles currently available for streaming. The Xbox parent announced Wednesday that Game Pass Ultimate members would be able to stream select games from their library of purchased games on supported devices.
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MS Paint Gets AI-Powered Generative Fill Feature in Preview to Windows 11 Insiders
MS Paint in Windows 11 is getting a couple of new artificial intelligence (AI) features. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced new preview features for Windows Insiders including the major AI upgrade to the Paint app. It is getting a new Generative Fill feature that uses AI to generate objects based on text prompt. Apart from that, the company is also ...
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Adds Updated Prism Emulator for Arm PCs to Let Users Run Legacy Apps
Microsoft released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview to the Canary channel on Wednesday, introducing two significant upgrades. The biggest inclusion is an update to the Prism emulator for Arm PCs which brings support for additional extensions to devices running Windows 11 on Arm-based chipsets. With this, these devices will be able to run more ...
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Microsoft to Merge Xbox and Game Pass Apps on iOS and Android, Rolls Out New Features on PC, Consoles
Microsoft said Wednesday that it would be merging features from the Xbox Game Pass app to the Xbox app on mobile platforms this week. The new streamlined Xbox app with Game Pass features will be available on iOS, Android and iPadOS.
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Microsoft Fixes 67 Security Flaws With June 2025 Security Update, Including Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for multiple security flaws. Among these are 11 "critical" and 56 "important" vulnerabilities. Two zero-day flaws were addressed, with one already actively exploited, as per the company. This follows Microsoft's fixes for Edge vulnerabilities, earlier this month, including a zero-day exploit.
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Microsoft Windows Users in Europe Can Now Uninstall Microsoft Store, Disable Microsoft Edge Default Prompts
Microsoft is rolling out noteworthy updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users in Europe, to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The update disables prompts to set Microsoft Edge as the default browser and even lets users uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while still receiving application updates.
-
Microsoft Introduces Windows Update Orchestration Platform to Deliver Third-Party App Updates
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is now opening Windows Update to third-party apps. For this, the Redmond-based tech giant is introducing the Windows Update orchestration platform, which will allow third-party app developers to schedule updates in unison with Windows updates. The company has mentioned several benefits to developers, such as...
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Microsoft Testing New AI Features in MS Paint, Snipping Tool and Notepad
Microsoft is testing several new artificial intelligence (AI) features for first-party apps in Windows 11. On Thursday, the Redmond-based tech giant announced that it is releasing a new update to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels. The update is only for those with a Copilot+ PC. The update includes new features for MS Paint, the Snipp...
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Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...
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Microsoft Testing a Free, Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps
Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free tier for the Microsoft 365 Copilot or Office apps. Typically, these apps are only accessible to those who purchase the Microsoft 365 subscription. However, some users are now seeing an option to opt for a free version that offers limited features and ads. Currently, the Redmond-based tech giant is only offe...
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Microsoft Paint Gets a New Copilot Menu, Windows Search Expanded to Support OneDrive Files
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview build on Friday that makes changes to the Paint app and improves the Windows Search functionality. The new beta update is currently available to Windows Insider users in the Canary and Dev channels. With this, Microsoft Paint’s artificial intelligence (AI) features are now available inside a new...
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Microsoft Previews Real-Time Translation in Live Captions for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) real-time Translation feature in Live Captions for Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chipsets. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature is being previewed with the latest Windows 11 Insider preview build and is available via the Dev Channel. Additionally, the tech giant is also adding improvem...
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Microsoft Makes File Sharing Between iPhone and PCs Easier With New Link to Windows Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Link to Windows app which makes the process of sharing files between an iPhone and PC more seamless, the company announced on Wednesday. Currently limited to Windows Insiders, it leverages the Phone Link software to establish a connection between Windows and iOS devices.
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Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App
Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Allows Game Pass Ultimate Members to Stream Select Games They Own
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beyond the select Game Pass titles currently available for streaming. The Xbox parent announced Wednesday that Game Pass Ultimate members would be able to stream select games from their library of purchased games on supported devices.
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MS Paint Gets AI-Powered Generative Fill Feature in Preview to Windows 11 Insiders
MS Paint in Windows 11 is getting a couple of new artificial intelligence (AI) features. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced new preview features for Windows Insiders including the major AI upgrade to the Paint app. It is getting a new Generative Fill feature that uses AI to generate objects based on text prompt. Apart from that, the company is also ...
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Adds Updated Prism Emulator for Arm PCs to Let Users Run Legacy Apps
Microsoft released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview to the Canary channel on Wednesday, introducing two significant upgrades. The biggest inclusion is an update to the Prism emulator for Arm PCs which brings support for additional extensions to devices running Windows 11 on Arm-based chipsets. With this, these devices will be able to run more ...
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Microsoft to Merge Xbox and Game Pass Apps on iOS and Android, Rolls Out New Features on PC, Consoles
Microsoft said Wednesday that it would be merging features from the Xbox Game Pass app to the Xbox app on mobile platforms this week. The new streamlined Xbox app with Game Pass features will be available on iOS, Android and iPadOS.
