Gallery view in File Explorer and the Microsoft Store AI Hub make their way to more Windows Insiders
Viewing your photos just got a bit easier on Windows 11 if you’re an Insider.
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What you need to know
Microsoft just released a pair of Windows 11 builds to Insiders in the Beta Channel. As is usually the case for the Beta Channel, two builds have been shipped. One of them, Build 22631.2048, has new features on by default. The other, Build 22621.2048, has new features disabled by default.
The update brings a new gallery view in File Explorer that makes it easier to access your photos. It also includes several fixes and general improvements.
In addition to all of the changes outlined below, Microsoft has begun testing its new AI Hub in the Microsoft Store with all Insiders. The AI Hub shows Windows 11 apps that utilize the power of artificial intelligence.
Microsoft goes into more detail on the new Gallery in File Explorer in itsInsider blog post. Here are the highlights of what’s new, as well as all of the changes and fixes in today’s builds.
Build 22631.2048: What’s New
We are introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The set of content shown in Gallery is the same as what you’ll see in the All Photos view in the Photos app.
Build 22631.2048: Changes & Improvements
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