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Microsoft is expected to begin rolling out the June 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. In the sixth month of the year, the software giant is pushing new features, improvements to existing experiences, and security fixes.
In this new quality update, the software giant begins the gradual rollout of the Low Latency Profile feature. It's now possible for two people to listen to the same audio from a single source at the same time thanks to Shared Audio. In addition, Microsoft is updating Task Manager with improvements to monitor NPU usage.
As part of the improvements, the Camera feature is gaining the ability to stream the camera feed across multiple applications. The Out-of-box Experience now allows you to set a custom name for the account folder, as well as improvements to the Settings app, Windows Hello, USB, battery, personalization, and more.
In this guide, I'll highlight the most significant changes in the June 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, since both are identical.
Windows 11's new features arriving in June
Microsoft uses the Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) technology to roll out new improvements gradually, so it may take some time before you see them.
1. Low Latency Profile
Starting with the June 2026 update, the software giant introduces the Low Latency Profile, which is a feature that temporarily maxes out (or near-maxes) the processor frequency for one to three seconds during interactive tasks on Windows 11. Instead of focusing on sustained performance, the feature appears designed to reduce delays during actions like opening apps or opening flyouts, such as the Start menu, File Explorer, and context menus.
This implementation can result in up to 40 percent faster launch times for applications and up to 70 percent faster interaction times with system features, such as opening the Start menu or context menu.
The feature works automatically, meaning that you won't find an option to turn it on or off in the Settings app or Control Panel.
Low Latency Profile is an automated feature that triggers in the background only when it's required. In other words, it's completely invisible to the end user.
It's important to note that the responsiveness improvements will vary depending on the hardware. Computers with lower-end or older components may notice the biggest difference because these systems typically struggle more with interface responsiveness, app launches, and short bursts of activity.
On the other hand, devices with modern high-end components may not see dramatic improvements because the hardware already delivers fast response times under normal conditions.
2. Shared Audio via Bluetooth LE devices
Windows 11 is also getting a new "Shared Audio" feature that lets two people listen to the same audio from one computer at the same time.
The feature relies on Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology to stream sound simultaneously to two compatible Bluetooth devices, such as earbuds or headphones, making it easier to share music, movies, games, or other media without using external speakers.
Users can turn on Shared Audio directly from the Quick Settings flyout by selecting the "Shared Audio" option, choosing two supported paired devices, and starting the session instantly.
The system even includes a dedicated Taskbar indicator whenever audio sharing is active. The indicator provides a clear visual confirmation that audio is being broadcast and offers quick access to manage the sharing settings.
3. Task Manager with expanded NPU monitoring
Task Manager is receiving several improvements aimed at improving AI hardware monitoring and advanced system diagnostics on Windows 11.
On devices equipped with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), Task Manager can now display additional metrics for NPU activity across the "Processes," "Users," and "Details" tabs. The new optional columns include NPU utilization, active NPU engines, and dedicated or shared NPU memory usage, giving users deeper insight into how AI workloads are being handled by the system.
Microsoft is also expanding NPU hardware visibility on the "Performance" page by showing neural engines integrated into the GPU. This addition provides a more complete overview of AI acceleration across the entire system, especially on newer processors that combine GPU and AI capabilities.
Another improvement introduces a new "Isolation" column that identifies which apps are running inside an AppContainer sandbox, making it easier to understand app security boundaries and process isolation.
4. Camera with multi-app support
As part of the improvements included with the June update, the company is introducing new advanced webcam controls on the "Camera" settings page for Windows 11.
The update adds support for "Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time" and "Turn on basic camera," two new features designed to improve compatibility, flexibility, and troubleshooting for connected cameras.
The "Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time" option allows the same webcam stream to be shared across multiple apps simultaneously. This means you can use a single camera in different apps at the same time, which can be especially useful for streaming, meetings, and content creation workflows.
Microsoft is also adding a "Turn on basic camera" feature that enables the webcam to run in a simplified debugging mode. The setting is intended to help diagnose and resolve camera-related issues when advanced features or drivers are causing problems.
5. Setup using custom folder name
The development team is also improving the Windows 11 setup experience with a new option that lets you choose a custom name for your user profile folder during installation.
The setting appears during the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) on the same page used to configure the device name. Instead of relying on the automatically generated folder name based on the Microsoft account, you can now define the profile folder name before completing setup.
Of course, that's as long as you follow the naming convention and don't use special or prohibited characters.
This change gives you more control over how their account directory is created in the "Users" folder, helping avoid unwanted abbreviations or naming inconsistencies commonly generated automatically during installation.
If the option is skipped, Windows 11 will continue using the default naming convention to create the profile folder. Microsoft notes that custom folder names must still follow the standard Windows 11 naming restrictions and character rules.
6. Windows Hello performance improvements
The company is also making Windows Hello faster by optimizing the Windows Biometric (WinBio) service to reduce latency when resuming a device from Modern Standby.
In addition, Microsoft is making some changes to how the system handles authentication. For example, fingerprint and face authentication will continue to be the default method on the lock and sign-in screens. Of course, as long as those methods are still available in the system.
This is true even if you previously used another method. However, if you use your PIN three times, Windows 11 will default to the PIN method until you switch the authentication method.
Other changes
In addition to the biggest changes, this cumulative update includes some smaller, but welcome improvements. For example, Windows Search will now find files with only two characters, making search queries shorter and more effective.
The Personalization settings now offer more precise color matching when setting background desktop images, and the Settings app lets you specify storage size for volumes in gigabytes instead of being limited to megabytes.
Windows Central's Take
I think the June 2026 update is a good example of the company focusing on the parts of the operating system that people interact with every day rather than chasing headline-grabbing features. The Low Latency Profile is especially interesting because it's one of those improvements most users will never know exists. However, they may actually feel the difference when opening apps, navigating menus, or using older hardware.
The custom profile folder option during setup is another change that feels long overdue. It's a small addition, but it's solving a problem users have complained about for years. The same goes for Shared Audio, which is a practical feature that should have broad appeal beyond power users.
Since Microsoft unveiled its plan to address the operating system's pain points, I've noticed the company spending less time redesigning major parts and more time polishing rough edges, improving responsiveness, and adding quality features. Those changes don't always generate excitement, but they often have a bigger impact on the daily experience than another visual refresh.
If I had to pick the most important change in this update, it would be the responsiveness improvements. Windows 11 feels better when it reacts instantly, and that's something every user can appreciate, even if they never see a setting or toggle for it.
What are your thoughts about these new features coming to Windows 11? Let me know in the comments.
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