The download of Build 9926 is available for those who signed up for Microsoft's Insider program, Microsoft's Gabe Aul said in a blog post.
Aul said the newest features include:
- Cortana digital assistant (US English only) integrated into the desktop
- New Start menu
- Continuum, which has Windows adapt across different devices
- New settings app
- Connecting to wireless audio and video
- New Photos and Maps apps
- Windows Store Beta
- Xbx app
But some known problems in this build may include:
- a boot selection menu at reboot
- Xbox Live enabled games that require sign-in may not launch correctly
- battery icon shows on PC lock screens without batteries
- Start menu tiles show truncated app names
- Remote Desktop has some painting issues
- Connected Standby enabled devices like Surface Pro 3 may experience shorter battery life
- Cortana reminders can’t be edited and more complex reminders might not be created
- Music app will disappear if minimized within 16 seconds of launch
- Start menu is occasionally improperly registered and will fail to launch
Tech site Mashable noted that at least for now, only Windows Insiders can download and install the new Windows build, though Microsoft is still accepting signups.
"While Microsoft has yet to officially announce a public release date for Windows 10, most expect it to arrive before the end of this year. When it does, Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users will be able to download it for free (for the first 12 months of general availability)," it added. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
