Windows 11 will finally respect your default browser choice… in some countries
Dev Channel Insiders have a small update to grab.
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What you need to know
Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can wrap their week up with an update. Build 23531 just shipped, though it’s a relatively minor update. Microsoft re-introduced a behavior that has the search flyout appear when you hover over the search box gleam in the build. There are also some fixes for a variety of issues.
A bigger change is the fact that Windows 11 will now respect your default browser settings when you open a link through a system component.Microsoft has received criticismfor opening system links in Edge and ignoring default settings. This change is limited to those in the European Economic Area, however. That means if you click a widget or a search result in the start menu anywhere else, you’ll still be taken to Edge.
If you’re interested in other changes on the way to Windows 11, check out the latest Beta Channel Insider build that has anupdated Settings homepage.
As for today’s Dev Build, here’s everything that’s new and fixed, asoutlined by Microsoft:
Build 23531: Changes & Improvements
General
Search on the Taskbar
Build 23531: Fixes
General
File Explorer
HDR Backgrounds
Task Manager
Update about Unicode Emoji 15
Microsoft added a note to the release notes for this build stating that Unicode Emoji 15 has stopped shipping for now due to a bug:
“Unicode Emoji 15support which began rolling out withBuild 23475and the updated color font format withCOLRv1support that began rolling out with Build 23506 no longer appear after updating toBuild 23531due to a bug. This issue will be fixed in a future flight soon.”
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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_.
