Last Windows 11 Beta preview build of the year reveals multi-display support for voice access

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 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2915 (KB5033456) is now available for download by Beta Channel participants. 

New features:

  • Extended language support for voice access: French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Mexico) are now supported, making voice access more accessible to a wider range of users. 
  • Multi-display support for voice access: You can now use all voice access features on multiple displays, including number and grid overlays. 
  • Voice shortcuts for custom commands in voice access: Create custom commands to control your PC with your voice. This feature is currently available in English only. 
  • Improved discoverability of screencasting: Windows 11 makes it easier to find and use the Cast feature with new notifications and a redesigned flyout in Quick Settings. 

New features and improvements for Windows 365:

  • Boot directly to your Windows 365 Cloud PC from your company-owned device. 
  • Show your company branding on the login screen for a more personalized experience.
  • No more waiting for the sign-in process to complete only to discover a problem. Windows 365 Boot will now proactively let you know if there are any issues.

New features and improvements for Windows 365 Switch:

  • Easily disconnect from your Cloud PC directly from your local PC.
  • See “Cloud PC” or “Local PC” on the desktop indicator to quickly differentiate between your two environments.
  • Get updates and error messages if your connection to your Cloud PC takes longer than usual.

Other changes:

  • Windows Speech Recognition is being deprecated in favor of voice access.
  • Nearby Sharing now allows you to give your device a friendly name.
  • Narrator users can now use voice access.
  • Notepad gets updated with new features like Edit with Notepad and character count display.
  • Fixes for Task Manager, Desktops, and more.

This is the last Beta Channel flight until January 2024

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