Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Insider build 22563 to the Dev Channel, and with it some improvements for tablets, for widgets, and for ARM64 PCs. Let's take that last one first, this build, unlike the last build, is available for you Insiders on the Dev Channel on ARM 64 PCs, enjoy.
22563 introduces a new "taskbar state," designed specifically for tablets. As such, it will only work on tablets, and not on desktop PCs or laptops. This new taskbar has two modes, "collapsed," and "expanded:"
You can check if your tablet has this feature, you can go to Settings>Personalization>Taskbar>Taskbar behaviors, and check if “Automatically hide the taskbar when using your device as tablet” is available. The feature is rolling out, so not all tablets will be receiving it immediately as Microsoft monitors feedback.
Next up is some changes to Widgets, specifically by experimenting with "dynamically blending" your news feed and widgets, focusing on making widgets more discoverable:
Last up is a change for IT Admins in education, allowing them to turn off all Windows Updates notifications for students during the school day.
Along with these new features, there are a number of Changes and improvements, including adding OneDrive, Downloads, and any indexed location to Quick Access search, adding Edge windows as Snap assist suggestions, some new emoji, and more. Check out the blog post for details. There's a long list of fixes, too.
Be sure to get to downloading if you're a Windows 11 Dev Channel Insider!