Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7755 (KB5077201) to the Beta Channel, introducing several exciting new features and improvements for Windows Insiders.
Emoji 16.0 Arrives
The highlight of this build is the rollout of Emoji 16.0, which introduces a thoughtfully curated set of new emojis designed to resonate across cultures and contexts. The new emoji set includes:
- Face with Bags Under Eyes
- Fingerprint
- Root Vegetable
- Leafless Tree
- Harp
- Shovel
- Splatter
These new emojis are now available in the Windows emoji panel, accessible via the Windows keyboard shortcuts.
Camera Settings Enhancements
This build adds direct pan and tilt controls for supported cameras in the Settings app. Users can now find these controls under Settings > Devices & drivers > Cameras in the "Basic settings" section of their selected camera.
Performance Improvements
Microsoft has improved the visual experience and performance in several scenarios, including:
- Enhanced behavior when the taskbar is set to autohide
- Fixed desktop icons unexpected flashing
- Improved Windows Security credential pop-up experience
About the Beta Channel
These updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2 via an enablement package (Build 26220.7755). Many features are rolled out using Controlled Feature Rollout technology, starting with a subset of Insiders before expanding to all users in the channel.
Windows Insiders who want early access to features can enable the toggle to get the latest updates as they become available via Settings > Windows Update.
Source: Windows Blog