Microsoft has begun rolling out the KB5067036 update for Windows 11, which brings a redesigned Start Menu, new AI tools, and visual changes. The update applies to preview builds 26200.7019 for version 25H2 and 26100.7019 for version 24H2.
The new Start Menu has a scrollable “All” section with every installed app. It adds two new views: Category and Grid. The Category view groups apps by type and highlights frequently used ones, while Grid arranges them alphabetically, like a contact list on your phone. The Start Menu automatically adjusts its layout based on the display size, so it can show more pinned apps and recommendations on larger screens. Users can customize or disable sections through Settings under the Personalization menu.
Microsoft has also added Phone Link access to the Start Menu with a new button next to the Search bar. This button lets users expand or collapse content from paired Android or iPhone devices. The company says the feature will reach users in Europe later this year.
Laptop users will notice new color-coded battery icons in the taskbar. iPhone users will find the colors familiar: Green indicates charging, yellow signals battery saver mode, and red means low battery. The icons stay in their usual place in the bottom-right corner.
Copilot+ PCs are getting an AI enhancement for Voice Access called Fluid Dictation. This removes filler words and fixes grammar in real time through on-device small language models that handle data locally.
The update is rolling out in two phases, with bug fixes coming immediately and feature additions coming more gradually.