Windows 11 is getting Windows 10's cool lock screen widgets

Microsoft just rolled out Windows 11 builds 22621.3371 and 22631.3371 to Windows Insiders with PCs in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. This build is a pretty important one, as it’s porting over a feature first introduced to Windows 10 to Microsoft’s newer operating system. Other than that, the build delivers on some usual bug fixes.

While Windows 11 already had a nifty lock screen weather widget that recently became more dynamic, this new build will gradually roll out a bigger improvement to the lock screen. Just like in Windows 10, you’ll now not only see the weather, but additional content. Sports, Traffic, and Finance content will also show up on your lock screen. You’ll see it under Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Here’s what it looks like in Windows 10, the look should be similar on Windows 11.

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Even though Windows 11 is Microsoft’s flagship operating system, it was really strange to see the new lock screen widgets get tested first in Windows 10, and then move to Windows 11 a few weeks later. Nonetheless, this is a pretty solid build, and you’ll find it waiting for you in Windows Update as always.