February 2023 Windows 11 Version 22H2 Non-Security Feature Updates Release

 Microsoft released the preview cumulative updates with non-security improvements and new features for Windows 11, Version 22H2. 

The new features will be included in the March 14, 2023 security update but is available now by opening Settings > Windows Update and clicking Check for updates to install the “2023-02 Cumulative Update Preview”.  

UPDATE:  KB5022913 (OS Build 22621.1344) has now been released and includes the highlights and improvements in the release.  In addition to checking for updates, it can be downloaded from the Windows Update Catalog.

New app experiences will be delivered through Microsoft Store updates, and can be accessed by opening the Microsoft Store app on your device and then selecting Library > Get updates.

Following are some of the new features included in the update:

• Bing chat in Windows Taskbar
• Phone link for iOS in Preview
• Richer experiences for Android phone users
• Tabbed Notepad
• Screened recording in Snipping Tool
• New accessibility features for Braille and voice commands

A detailed description by Panos Panay of all of the features is available here.

Windows 11 update history

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