Windows 11's December update introduces 16 new features, enhancing functionality and user experience globally.
Feature Enhancements
- Windows search has an improved design, aligning visually with the Start menu.
- A taskbar feature, "Share with Copilot," allows app interactions via Copilot Vision.
- Enhanced Windows Spotlight offers faster desktop background management.
- Drag Tray can now be disabled for better control over drag-to-share functionality.
- Dark mode in File Explorer sees improved design consistency.
New Functionalities
- A "Device information" tab in Start settings displays system specs.
- New menu in settings for linking and managing mobile devices.
- Info page redesign includes an option to rename the PC.
- Virtual Workspaces page under Advanced provides virtualization management.
- Bluetooth keyboard and cursor settings update with more options.
- Quick Machine Recovery adjusts its default solution search behavior.
- Widgets board redesign separates layout from the Discover board.
Device and User Updates
- Touch devices receive haptic feedback for pen interactions.
- Copilot PCs gain an action menu for faster task execution.
- Xbox full-screen mode is now accessible on more devices.
- Windows Studio Effects extend AI camera features to external webcams.
Alongside these features, security updates and bug fixes are included, ensuring a smoother Windows 11 experience.