By Aminu Abdullahi
Publication Date: 2026-03-02 14:23:00
Windows 11 testers are getting another busy week.
Microsoft has pushed out new Insider Preview builds to both the Canary and Dev Channels, bringing everything from new emojis and recovery tools to tighter security for batch files and improved shared audio controls.
The updates continue the company’s steady push toward refining upcoming versions of the OS. Leading the charge in Build 28020.1673 (Canary) is a built-in network speed test and the arrival of Emoji 16.0, while the Dev Channel (Build 26300.7939) is focusing on making shared audio much less of a hassle.
Canary Channel gets the headline features
The most convenient addition for the average user is tucked right into the system tray. You can now run a network speed test directly from your Wi-Fi or cellular icons. According to the Windows Blog, “The speed test opens in the default browser and measures Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and cellular…