Microsoft is trying out a new toggle for controlling cellular connectivity on Windows 11
Microsoft just released a pair of Windows 11 builds to Insiders.
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What you need to know
Microsoft just released a pair of Windows 11 Insider builds to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1835 has new features on by default, while Build 22621.1835 has new features disabled. The updates are relatively small, including just a single new feature and one additional improvement.
The Narrator feature on Windows 11 can now use natural voices in Chinese and Spanish (Spain and Mexico).
The latest build also adds a toggle that can control whether cellular connectivity is used when Wi-Fi signal is available but weak.
If you’re interested in bigger changes to Windows 11, Microsoft released a build to the Dev Channel yesterday that includes the newupdated File Explorer and native support for RGB lighting.
In regard to today’s Beta Channel build, Microsoft outlines the changes in its most recentblog post:
Build 22631.1835: What’s new
Narrator natural voices in Chinese & Spanish (Spain and Mexico)
We are introducing new natural voices in Chinese and Spanish (Spain and Mexico) that allow Narrator users to comfortably browse the web, read, and write mail, and do more. Natural Narrator voices usemodern, on-device text to speech and once downloaded are supported without an internet connection.
To use one of the natural voices, add it to your PC by following these steps:
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Build 22631.1835: Changes and improvements
Settings
It is easier to control whether to use cellular when Wi-Fi is available but poor, using a new toggle which has been added to Settings > Network & Internet > Cellular.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
