Windows 10 preview build 19608 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders (Update)
Now you can search file types, protocols, and apps when setting default apps.
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What you need to know
Updated April 17, 2020:Microsoft released an update to this build today. Microsoft’s blog post states, “We’ve released Cumulative Update Build 19608.1006 (KB4557426) that contains a single fix to improve overall reliability of the OS.”
We’re midway through another week, which means there’s another new Fast ring build for Windows Insiders. This week, Microsoft shipped build 19608, which packs the usual smattering of bug fixes and improvements. There’s also an update to the way you set default apps, allowing you to search file types, protocols, and apps.
Here’s a look at all of what’s new in Windows 10 build 19608 for Fast ring Insiders.
What’s new
Improving your default apps experience: Over the years, we’ve made a number of improvements to Settings based on your feedback, and we’re happy to share the next one is starting to roll out. We’re adding the ability to search the lists of file types, protocols, and apps when setting a default.This change is currently available for 50% of Insiders in the Fast ring as we evaluate the quality. We’ll let you know when that rollout increases. Please give it a try once it’s available on your device, and let us know what improvements you’d like to see next!
Fixes
Known issues
Microsoft also noted some other updates that it has rolled out to the Your Phone app in recent weeks, included small UI tweaks, drag-and-drop file support for Samsung Galaxy devices, and the extension of cross-device copy and paste to Samsung Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+, Note 10, and Fold devices.
Windows 10 build 19608 is available for Fast ring Insiders to download now via Windows Update. For more on this release, you can also check out Microsoft’sfull release notes.
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