Good news! New Redstone 5 (RS5) versions of Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are now available to Insiders in the Slow Ring. These builds include a new version of Skype plus preview features like SwiftKey autocorrection for typing, a redesigned menu for Microsoft Edge — plus more control over websites that automatically play media.
For Insiders in the Fast Ring, your latest Insider Preview builds include an improved Windows update experience, new emoji and a very cool Mixed Reality innovation.
Windows 10 Insider Preview highlights
Here are some recent highlights, including the build where they first appeared.
Over 150 new emoji. This latest collection includes superheroes, a softball, a pirate flag plus some nice improvements to existing emoji. You can access them using the Emoji Panel (WIN+.) or the touch keyboard.3 (Build 17723)
A convenient portal into the physical world. For those immersed in a virtual Mixed Reality session, we’ve adding the ability to peer out into your physical environment — without removing your headset. (Build 17723)
An improved Windows update experience. Before an update, Windows will automatically check if you are currently using your machine and schedule a better time to reboot. If you find your device restarting at the wrong time, please file a bug in the feedback hub. (Build 17723)
Skype for Windows 10 gets a big update. The new Skype for Windows 10 update includes a customizable group calling experience, easier screen sharing and access to contacts, the option to capture images during video calls, and more. (Build 17704)
Redesigned Microsoft Edge menu and Settings. Based on your feedback, we’ve simplified the menu and better organized Settings into sub-pages. We’ve also added a much-requested option to customize which icons appear in the toolbar. (Go to ”Show in toolbar” in the “…” menu.) (Build 17704)
Control whether media in Microsoft Edge can play automatically. We’ve added a new setting to allow you to control whether sites can autoplay media. You can find this under Settings>Advanced> Media autoplay. (Build 17704)
An easier way to capture and share screen shots. Try our new Screen Sketch app directly from the Snipping Tool. You can launch the app directly to start (and share) a snip from there. Or, for even faster screenshots, just press WIN+Shift+S or create a shortcut and press the back of your pen or the Print Screen key. (Build 17704)
