Windows 11 Update Unveils New Android File Sharing & Voice Dictation Improvements
Enhanced Android File Sharing on Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 update, KB5041587, brings a revolutionary Android file sharing experience. By leveraging Microsoft's Phone Link app and the Link to Windows app on Android, users can easily transfer files between devices. Just select Phone Link in File Explorer for seamless transfers to Android or utilize Link to Windows for sending files to Windows.
Performance Boosts in Narrator and Voice Access
This update notably enhances the Narrator performance, allowing it to scan and read long texts more efficiently, perfect for navigating web pages in Microsoft Edge. Activate this streamlined feature by pressing Caps lock + Spacebar. Additionally, voice access receives a speed upgrade, enabling users to dictate and edit text more swiftly.
File Explorer Bug Fixes
- Search functionality issues with Ctrl + F resolved.
- Addressed keyboard focus problems with Shift + Tab.
- Improved screen reader notifications for file browsing tasks.
This Windows 11 update is optional, requiring users to manually access Windows Update through Settings to apply these enhancements.
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