Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel can now access the latest Windows 11 Build 26236. This update brings a new feature that may spark some discussion. The build includes a new account manager in the Start menu, providing visibility into your Microsoft subscriptions.
Microsoft showcased the new account manager in a blog post unveiling the latest Insider build. This feature will show if you have subscriptions to Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and your OneDrive cloud storage status.
The update also includes prompts to sign up for Game Pass in the Settings app, notifications for OneDrive sign-ups, and recommended apps in the Start menu. Microsoft is exploring various avenues to monetize Windows, such as featuring MSN content in the Widgets Panel and the Windows lock screen.
If testing goes smoothly, users will soon have a convenient way to view their subscriptions directly in the Windows 11 Start menu. Hopefully, there will be an option to disable this feature for those who prefer not to receive prompts for Game Pass every time they open the Start menu.
Windows 11 Build 26236: Changes and Improvements
This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes to enhance the overall experience for Insiders using this build on their PCs. The update initiates the rollout of the new account manager on the Start menu. Upon signing in with a Microsoft account, the redesigned interface offers a quick overview of your account benefits and simplifies account settings management.
Windows 11 Build 26236: Fixes
- Taskbar: Resolved an issue that was causing the taskbar to not appear for a small number of Insiders in the previous flights.
- Audio: Fixed an underlying issue that was preventing the preferred audio volume (located under Settings > System > Sound > Volume Mixer) for Microsoft Edge from persisting across app restarts.