Microsoft has released the KB5067036 update for Windows 11, introducing a redesigned Start Menu with new AI tools and visual changes. The update is available in preview builds 26200.7019 for version 25H2 and 26100.7019 for version 24H2.
The revamped Start Menu features a scrollable “All” section with every installed app, as well as two new views: Category and Grid. Category groups apps by type and highlights frequently used ones, while Grid arranges them alphabetically. The layout adjusts automatically based on screen size to show more pinned apps and recommendations on larger screens.
Users can customize or disable sections through the Settings under Personalization. Microsoft has also added Phone Link access to the Start Menu with a new button next to the Search bar, allowing users to expand or collapse content from paired Android or iPhone devices.
Additionally, laptop users will notice new color-coded battery icons in the taskbar, while iPhone users will see familiar green, yellow, and red indicators for charging, battery saver mode, and low battery. Copilot+ PCs are getting an AI enhancement called Fluid Dictation for Voice Access, which removes filler words and fixes grammar in real time.
The update is being rolled out in two phases, with bug fixes coming first and feature additions to follow.
Source: https://www.extremetech.com/computing/latest-windows-11-update-brings-redesigned-start-menu-more-ai-tools