Despite killing Windows 10 in October, Microsoft still launches features with KB5050081 update

Microsoft has recently shipped the KB5050081 update for Windows 10’s only-running version, 22H2. And with that, the tech giant still keeps giving new features and tidbits here and there despite killing Windows 10 in October.

The Redmond company now launched the new Outlook for Windows app, and it’ll appear in the Start menu’s Apps section right next to the classic Outlook. The app itself has been around on Windows 11 for quite some time, which made things confusing for users.

Unlike the classic Outlook, the new Outlook has a much more rejuvenated design with AI smarts here and there. It supports a range of accounts, including Microsoft, Gmail, and Outlook.com, and gives you features and customization options like email pinning, snoozing, and scheduling.

Still from the same KB5050081 update, Microsoft is also fixing the Capture Service and Snipping Tool’s unresponsiveness when using the Windows logo key+Shift+S with Narrator on. It also resolves a problem with USB audio devices not functioning when using certain DAC audio drivers.

It’s not the only Windows 10 update that arrived recently, despite Microsoft’s effort to move people into Windows 11.

Not too long ago, Microsoft added a cute little update to Windows 10 with the KB5050081 update. It has a rich calendar feature in the system tray that displays holiday illustrations and weather forecasts, though it removes the seconds’ display from the clock.

Windows 10 will enter its end-of-support cycle on October 14, 2025. But, if you want to give your Windows 10 PC another year of life, you can purchase its Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for a one-time $30 purchase.