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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598: What’s new?

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Did you know that Microsoft released yet another Insider Preview build for its latest operating system? Whatever the answer is, you will surely want to know more details about what’s new.

And, yes, we are about to share all this information with you in this article. This new build is for Insiders on both the Dev and Beta channels.

Build 22598brings Windows Spotlight on the desktop by default for new installations, and there is also a new Media Player build, new ISOs, and more.

What new features did build 22598 bring to the table?

The latest build is starting to roll out with a new update to Media Player for Windows 11 (Version 11.2203.30.0), for Insidersin the Dev Channel.

Switch between two different views on the artist page when browsing your collection. One view shows you all the albums in a grid, while the other shows all the songs, grouped by album.

You now also have quick actions to albums, artists, videos, and playlists when you hover over them for quick selection and playback.

A handy context menu is available if you right-click on the now playing screen. From here you can open new files without navigating to another page.

A new video enhancements feature has been added as well, which allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of your video.

Changes and Improvements

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Fixes

Known issues

Have you already installed and tested this build? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598: What’s new?#

What new features did build 22598 bring to the table?#

Changes and Improvements#

[Taskbar]#

Fixes#

Known issues#