Windows 11 apps

Apps A major update to this essential customization adds ARM64 support and lets you pick where flyouts appear.

Apps The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.

Apps Paint is getting a new collapsible toolbar in the latest Insider builds. Is Microsoft finally finding the right balance between "classic" simplicity and modern power?

Apps VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

Apps Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version.

Apps Microsoft Teams ended the year with eight targeted updates, including smarter interpreter behavior, new call queue recording options, and domain-spoofing protection.

Windows 11 As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

Apps The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek, bringing a seamless macOS-style preview experience to one of the best file managers on Windows 11.

Apps The court says that accepting Google’s privacy policy waives privacy rights, allowing warrantless access to search.

Apps Microsoft published a positive year-in-review for its Store, but it leaves out shutdowns, missing features, and criticism that shaped 2025.