Microsoft releases Windows 10 RS4 Preview update for HoloLens with several new features

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After a long gap, Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 build for HoloLens devices. This new HoloLens RS4 Preview (Windows Holographic 10.0.17123.1003) update comes with several new features for consumers and developers. If you install this preview on your HoloLens device, you will lose all your content and the device settings will change to factory default. Find the list of new features available in this build below.

End users:

  • Auto-placement of 2D and 3D content on launch
  • Fluid app manipulation
  • 2D app horizontal resize with reflow
  • Expanded voice command support
  • Updated Holograms and Photos apps
  • Improved mixed reality capture
  • Improved audio immersion
  • File Explorer
  • MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) support
  • Captive portal network support during setup

Developers:

  • Spatial mapping improvements
  • Automatic selection of focus point based on depth buffer
  • Holographic reprojection modes
  • App tailoring APIs

Commercial Customers:

  • Use multiple AAD user accounts on a single device
  • Change Wi-Fi network on sign-in
  • Unified enrollment
  • Mail Sync without MDM enrollment

IT Pros:

  • New OS name when Commercial Suite features enabled: “Windows Holographic for Business”
  • Configurable setup (OOBE)
  • Windows Configuration Designer (WCD)
  • Bulk AAD token support
  • Developer CSP
  • Assigned Access for Kiosk Mode
  • Set up (OOBE) diagnostics
  • Local account indefinite password expiry
  • MDM sync status and details

Source: Microsoft via: Windows Central

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