In the most recent Windows 11 Dev release, a tablet-optimized taskbar was added.

• On the Dev Channel, a completely new Windows Insider build is currently available.
  
• The latest tablet mode taskbar for the new operating system is being introduced by Microsoft.
• Widgets were also given another look by the tech giant, and certain adjustments are currently being tested.
• This build has seen a lot of modifications, and it will soon be on its way to us.

On the Dev channel, the Redmond-based software corporation has recently issued a fresh Windows 11 preview build for Insiders.

The Tablet-mode taskbar, which was leaked a few weeks ago, is included in Build 22563, along with some modifications to the group policy for controlling Windows Update, and more.

With the latest Dev Channel Insider build, there are a lot of new features.

Microsoft has announced the introduction of a new taskbar state that is intended to help users feel more confident and at ease when using tablets.

When someone disconnects or folds back the keyboard on their 2-in-1 device, the taskbar will immediately convert to this streamlined version.

Needless to mention, this feature is only available on tablets and does not operate on laptops or desktop computers. Keep in mind that this taskbar might be in two states: collapsed and enlarged.

When the taskbar is collapsed, it gets out of the way, freeing up more screen area and preventing inadvertent taskbar activation when holding the tablet.

The taskbar is also optimised for touch in the extended mode, making it simple to transition between the two states by swiping up and down on the device's bottom.

Microsoft is also experimenting with improvements to Widgets in order to add more dynamic content to the Widgets board.

This is accomplished by combining the widgets and news feed experiences into a dynamic mixed feed that includes both widgets and news material.

As a result, users should be able to find and interact with new widgets and news material through their feed more easily.

As you can see from the official release notes, there are a lot of improvements coming to emojis, File Explorer, Start Menu, Search, and other aspects of the operating system.

Now that Insiders are testing all of these fixes and new features on the Dev Channel, it won't be long before they're released in Beta and then to the general public.

In anticipation for the significant feature update to Windows 11 later this year, the Dev channel series is now shifting to the NI RELEASE or Nickel branch.

Are you looking forward to the new features in Windows 11? Let us know what you think in the comments area below.