Microsoft surprised the Windows 11 user community by releasing a preliminary update, which precedes the official Patch Tuesday round next month, and the news comes at a time when changes of this kind were needed for devices.
Windows 11 has the KB5055627 update unrelated to security, but it announces a new chapter in how users interact with the operating system, introducing the preview version of the controversial Recall feature for the first time and a generous package of fixes for all Windows 11 PCs.
The Windows 11 KB5055627 update is especially notable for the launch of the Recall feature, available at this stage only on Copilot+ PCs. Recall promises to simplify searching and quickly reopening previously accessed applications, websites, or documents.
With the help of artificial intelligence built into Copilot+ PCs, users can describe the content they are looking for and instantly get results from previously stored snapshots. To activate Recall, Windows Hello enrollment is required, which guarantees the security of stored data and access only to the account holder. Activity snapshots can be paused at any time, providing complete control over privacy.
In addition to the Recall advanced search feature, update KB5055627 brings significant improvements exclusively for Copilot+ PC users. Windows Search benefits from a performance and relevance boost, allowing faster access to files and resources across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Windows 11 Update Released by Microsoft with IMPORTANT New Changes for PCs
The launch is gradual, however, and users in the European Economic Area will receive access to Recall later than colleagues in other regions, in accordance with the differentiated deployment policy.
All Windows 11 PCs will receive a number of critical fixes with KB5055627. These include resolving blue screen errors, resolving some incidents with Windows Hello, and optimizations aimed at increasing the overall stability of the operating system.
For regular users, Microsoft has prepared some useful new features. Narrator is now more accessible, offering the speech recap feature: live transcription of spoken text and the ability to copy the last line via keyboard shortcuts.
Phone Link functionality expands, allowing for quick calling, texting, and photo sharing between Windows 11 and mobile devices. Web developers can create interactive widgets that integrate into various Widgets surfaces, including the lock screen, where the weather widget becomes customizable for users in the EEA.
File Explorer Home is getting “pivot-based curated views” that bring the most relevant Microsoft 365 content to the forefront for each user. This new feature promises to increase productivity by providing instant access to frequently used documents and files.
Update KB5055627 demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to Windows 11, outlining a two-tiered experience: a robust and secure base Windows 11, and an advanced Windows 11, customized for Copilot+ PCs, where AI innovations come to life. Users are encouraged to install the update to take advantage of the latest improvements and experience the future of productivity on the Windows 11 platform.
