Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview build 25182 to testers on the Dev Channel with updates to the Camera app, a minor Microsoft Store update, and broader operating system fixes .
With this release, Windows 11’s Camera app becomes aware of the privacy shutter status on supported hardware, which includes Microsoft’s modern webcam and built-in devices on laptops like the Specter x360 16 from HP and the latest Latitude 9420 and 5420 from Dell. Automatic sliding camera shutters have become increasingly important as more people work from home, although Dell has chosen not to include these shutters in its popular XPS line.
If the shutter is covering the camera or the laptop lid is closed, the Camera app tells the user that the webcam is blocked and offers advice – e.g. slide the shutter, press a camera button on the keyboard or slide a camera switch on the device.
Microsoft Store Update
The camera also supports Arm64 devices like the Surface Pro X, so users should experience faster and better performance, according to Microsoft.
These features are rolling out in camera build 2022.2207.29.0.
The Microsoft Store update now allows for screenshots in search results to improve the browsing experience. Additionally, this update allows users to install games directly from the Microsoft Store app without having to switch apps.
Bug fixes
Microsoft notes that as of Build 25182, the expiration date is now September 15, 2023.
Microsoft fixed an issue that prevented apps from launching through the Start menu. In File Explorer, the left half of the title bar should now be draggable by mouse or touch for all Insiders. The app should no longer unexpectedly duplicate Home, Documents, Pictures, and other folders in its navigation pane or on the desktop.
Microsoft also fixed a bug that caused the camera light on laptops to stay on after login. Fixes to the taskbar address erroneous flyers, animations not firing properly on login, and an explorer.exe crash.
Source: ZDNet.com