Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 with the addition of a built-in internet speed test, marking yet another stride towards modernized connectivity features. In the latest Dev and Beta insider builds — numbered 26220.6682 and 26120.6682, known as KB5065782 — consumers can explore a revamped suite of changes that might redefine how settings and diagnostics are approached in Windows 11.
The upcoming speed test functionality is easily accessible via a new button in both the system tray context menu and the quick Wi-Fi settings. Although it introduces a convenient option for testing internet speed, it is noteworthy that the test will rely on Bing for execution, indicating that it will not be a fully integrated native tool.
Revamped Settings and Connectivity Enhancements
- The latest build doesn't just stop at connectivity diagnostics. It introduces a redesigned Bluetooth & devices page. Here, users will find their connected phones displayed collectively with easy management options.
- Under the Privacy & Security section, Windows 11 now boasts clearer headings and descriptions. This enhancement aims to aid users in navigating security settings with greater ease.
- A new page dedicated to AI background tasks is under development but remains unstable. This hints at Microsoft's vision of integrating more artificial intelligence-driven functionalities.
- The mobile devices settings interface is being overhauled. Users can anticipate an organized view, where toggle options for connected devices are front and center, eliminating the need to navigate to separate windows.
Despite the promising array of features in these insider builds, there is no concrete timeline for when these updates will transition to the stable version of Windows 11. Microsoft continues to test and tweak these innovations in response to feedback, ensuring they deliver refined tools and seamless usability.
