Microsoft released a new preview update for Windows 11 on December 1, 2025, targeting taskbar crashes, auto-hide glitches, and broader shell reliability problems that have frustrated users for months.

A big change coming soon to Windows 11 will allow users to say no to installing updates for as long as they want.

Apple's iOS 26.4 adds Home Screen widgets that launch mood-based Ambient Music playlists with one tap — no app opening, no scrolling, no wasted time.