Things just got interesting in the Windows Insider program. Microsoft just released two new Windows 11 builds to Beta channel Windows Insiders, splitting the channel up into two categories. For you longtime Insiders, this is similar to what Microsoft did in 2019 with the slow ring. Here's what it means for you.
So, there are two new builds here. One is build 22621.290 and the other is build 22622.290. Those who are getting build 22622.xxx updates will have new features getting rolled out or turned on via enablement packages. Those who are on build 22621.xxx are the ones that will have new features turned off by default.
Do note, though that majority of Insiders in the Beta Channel will automatically get build 22622.xxx. Insiders who land in the group with new features turned off by default with build 22621.xxx can still check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out. Microsoft's explanation is below.
This might be confusing, and you might end up losing some features with these builds. If that's the case, install the enablement package and they should return shortly.
All that said, build 22622.290 brings suggested actions for phone numbers and dates, as well as OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings. Fixes in this build are below.
Both Build 22621.290 & Build 22622.290 gets these fixes
There's a single major known issue. Microsoft is working on a fix for an issue resulting in a small number of Insiders in the Beta Channel experiencing cyclical crashes in Windows UI components (like explorer.exe), making it appear that the screen is flashing. If you are impacted, run the following command from an elevated PowerShell window.
Phew! Happy downloading, Windows Insiders!