According to the official notes, build 22494 for Windows 11 introduces the ability to mute or unmute the microphone from the Taskbar when using Microsoft Teams. The button will appear automatically in the system tray, at the bottom-right side of the Taskbar, when you are in a call. You can see the call audio status, what app is accessing the mic, and quickly mute and unmute the call. The company says that this new feature is not limited to Microsoft Teams. Developers will also be able to integrate this feature directly into their applications. Also, we won’t have to wait until the next version of Windows since it’ll be available in a future servicing update.
New improvements
As for the new changes, on Windows 11 build 22494, Microsoft is testing showing snap groups like in the Taskbar when opening Task View (Alt + Tab keyboard shortcut) to allow users to switch to different snap groups quickly. In the Settings app, more specifically in the Default apps page, when searching, Windows 11 will now show a dropdown of options containing your current query without having to press the Enter key first. Also, it’s now possible to launch the apps settings page using the ms-settings:installed-apps Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Furthermore, on the Installed apps page, the sort by menu has been updated with an option to sort from smallest to largest files options, and the options now have clearer descriptions.
Build 22489 fixes
Windows 11 build 22494 also ships with a bunch of fixes for various parts of the OS.
For Taskbar
For File Explorer
For Search
For Input
For Windowing
For Settings
General fixes
Finally, this flight also ships with various known issues related to the Start menu, Taskbar, Input, Search, and Quick Settings. You can find out more at the Windows Blog.
Install Windows 11 build 22494
If you want to download and install the Windows 11 build 22494, you need to enroll your device in the Dev Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download build 22494 from the “Windows Update” settings by clicking the Check for Updates button. However, you will need a device that meets the minimum system requirements to receive the update if you are new to the Windows Insider Program. You can also read this guide with all the new features available with the official release of Windows 11. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
