Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Dev Channel. The new Build 26200.5581 (KB5055651) adds several new features and improvements.
Microsoft, today, has released the newest build to the Windows 11 24H2 Dev channel for Insiders. The new build, 26200.5581, under KB5055651, brings HDR improvements, energy saver feature to Intune, Windows Update service related improvements, and more.
The full changelog is given below: New features gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*
Energy saver now available in Microsoft Intune
We are bringing the ability to manage energy saver in Windows 11 to Microsoft Intune to allow IT administrators to control the energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations.
This feature, when enabled, intelligently balances your battery use, so it can last longer between charges. It extends battery life by managing power usage efficiently. It limits background activity and reduces screen brightness, ensuring that devices consume less power while maintaining optimal performance. By automatically managing system processes and power usage, the energy saver group policy helps reduce overall energy consumption. This not only saves costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
IT administrators can activate the policy by using either method below:
Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11
Microsoft Intune Admin Center New group policy highlighted in a red box in Local Group Policy Editor.
The path for the new policy configuration can be found at in Local Group Policy Editor by navigating to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Power Management > Energy Saver Settings and “Enable Energy Saver to Always Be On”. Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*
[Recall (Preview)]
We’re trying out different treatments of the UI in Recall including trying out different locations for snapshot actions and the timeline.
[Taskbar & System Tray]
We have adjusted the needy state pill under apps on the taskbar that need attention to be wider and more visible. Wider needy state pill UI showing for Microsoft Teams on the taskbar indicating the app needs attention.
