Updated
Updated · Neowin · Jun 11
Microsoft Updates 6 Windows 11 Apps, Adds Dedicated Release Notes
Updated
Updated · Neowin · Jun 11

Microsoft Updates 6 Windows 11 Apps, Adds Dedicated Release Notes

3 articles · Updated · Neowin · Jun 11

Summary

  • Six Windows 11 inbox apps—Clock, Media Player, Calculator, Photos, Paint and Sound Recorder—received feature updates, while Microsoft also began publishing standalone changelogs for stock apps on Microsoft Learn.
  • Clock got one of the biggest refreshes in version 11.2605.9.0, adding overdue timer count-up, a 15-minute snooze option and support for three simultaneous countdowns, alongside broad accessibility and bug fixes.
  • Photos version 2026.11060.2004.0 added optional Copilot watermarking for AI-edited images, while Paint 11.2605.61.0 introduced adjustable eraser transparency and fixes for crashes, JPEG saves and layer handling.
  • Media Player 11.2605.14.0 added customizable captions and clearer indexing and codec messages, while Calculator, Camera and Sound Recorder focused on accuracy, device compatibility, memory use and interface reliability.
  • The new documentation shifts app update tracking away from scattered build notes, giving each Windows app a chronological release history for users following feature rollouts.

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