Microsoft has released the KB5058499 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing 48 new features and changes that will gradually roll out to users. This optional non-security update, which brings the OS to build 26100.4202, serves as a testing ground for features coming in June’s Patch Tuesday.
## Key New Features
### Click to Do Preview
– New “Ask Copilot” action when highlighting text or images
– Enhanced text actions on AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs including summarize, create bulleted lists, and rewrite options
– Now available in the European Economic Area with support for Spanish and French
– Integration with pen functionality for quick access
### Copilot Improvements
– Open Copilot using Win + C shortcut
– “Press to talk” functionality by holding the Copilot key for two seconds
– Voice interaction using Alt + Spacebar while continuing other tasks
### Cross-Device Resume
– Seamlessly continue working on OneDrive files from your phone on your Windows PC
– Receive notifications to resume editing files viewed on mobile within the last 5 minutes
### Enhanced Accessibility
– AI-powered image descriptions in Narrator on Copilot+ PCs
– Improved Voice Access with new features and Quick Settings integration
– Voice Typing profanity filter controls
### Windows Search and Settings
– Natural language search for settings on Copilot+ PCs
– Cloud photo search capabilities in the EEA
– New FAQs section under Settings > System > About
– Streamlined mouse settings access
### Windows Share
– Image editing capabilities including cropping, rotating, and filters
– Drag-and-drop file sharing with suggested apps
– Right-click menu integration for local files
## Fixed Issues
The update addresses numerous bugs, including:
– Audio startup sound not playing
– Bluetooth device information loading issues
– Display problems after waking from sleep
– File Explorer search failures
– Input and typing interruptions
– USB device disconnection after sleep
– Windows Hello facial recognition camera issues
## Known Issue
The only known issue is blurry NOTO fonts (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) when displayed at 96 DPI in Chromium-based browsers. Microsoft recommends setting display scaling to 125% or 150% as a temporary workaround.
Users can install the update through Settings > Windows Update or manually download it from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
