Microsoft has released the September 2022 update for that Windows Subsystem for Android, as the company continues the work on making Google's mobile operating system feel at home on Windows 11.

Available for insiders, WSA remains offered simply to insiders in the United States and Japan - worthwhile to learn, however, is the fact that all users within the Windows Insider program can provide it a try, regardless of the channel they're enrolled in.

"Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android? on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels (U.S. and Japan only). This update (version 2208.40000.4.0) will improve security, input issues, general reliability, and gratifaction," Microsoft says.

Needless to say, the WSA update comes with plenty of improvements, including the switch to Chromium WebView 104 and also the latest Linux kernel security updates.

Simultaneously, Microsoft says it's improved the performance of uninstalling apps, while also fixing video playback issues for apps.

The next more improvements are available in the latest WSA update:

Reliability fixes for App Not Responding (ANR) errors
Improvements to input compatibility shims
Improvements to scrolling (smoothness) in apps
Usability Improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app
Startup performance improvements
Fixed crashes when copying and pasting extremely large content
UX improvements for that game controls dialog
Improvements to networking

At this time, there's still no ETA regarding when each one of these improvements might make their method to production devices, as WSA continues to be a piece in progress at this time. However, Microsoft recommends everyone to send feedback to the company, simply to have the ability to further refine WSA prior to the production rollout starts.

"If you're having troubles with Windows Subsystem for Android - please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android," the software giant explains in today's announcement.

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 preview builds for insiders in the Beta channel, and just like before, the company is rolling out two different builds with new features activated or disabled by default.

The new builds that are available for download at this time would be the following:

Build 22622.590 = New features rolling out
Build 22621.590 = New features off automatically

There aren't any additional features in these builds, but Microsoft says it has included several fixes in build 22622.590, including for a bug that caused the classic Control Panel to no more start from the Start menu, search, or from a shortcut put into the taskbar.

This glitch was first reported in the previous Windows 11 preview build.

Additionally, Microsoft says it's disabled the option to talk about personal files to OneDrive from the desktop.

"As a direct result feedback from Windows Insiders, we have disabled the opportunity to share a nearby file straight to OneDrive while using built-in Windows share window that first started rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel with Build 22622.436. We hope to bring this selection back in the future after further refinement of the experience. As we've mentioned previously, features we try in the Dev or Beta Channels might not always ship," the organization says.

Microsoft also warns of two separate issues in File Explorer, with investigations already underway.

"We're investigating reports that the small set of Insiders with "launch folder windows in a separate process" cannot open File Explorer after last week's flight. This problem is unrelated to the issue with accessing certain folders within the same flight, which is fixed in this week's flight. We're focusing on the treatment for an issue where command bar items like copy, paste, and empty recycle bin may unexpectedly not be enabled when they should be," the organization explains.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 cumulative update KB5016691, though necessary for know may be the update happens to be only a preview from the next Patch Tuesday cycle.

In other words, this update is now available being an optional pack of improvements, so if you want to download it on Windows 11, just head over to Windows Update and manually check for updates.

Windows 11 cumulative update KB5016691 boosts the OS build number to 22000.918, and it arrives with important fixes, including for a bug causing certain Bluetooth audio headsets to prevent working.

Furthermore, Microsoft says the update also includes enhancements for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's ability to identify and interface ransomware and other attacks, though worth knowing is the same improvements happen to be part of the previous cumulative updates as well.

What's new in this cumulative update for Windows 11 devices

Listed here are the most crucial alterations in this cumulative update, as stated by Microsoft:

Addresses a problem related to USB printing that may cause your printer to malfunction after you restart it or reinstall it.
Addresses an element that prevents Windows 11 SE from trusting some Microsoft Store applications. This may stop you from downloading the untrusted app.
Addresses an issue that might cause certain Bluetooth audio headsets to prevent playing following a progress bar adjustment.
Addresses a known issue that causes Microsoft Edge to stop responding when you use IE mode. This problem also prevents you against getting together with a dialog.

This cumulative update comes with a single known issue, though it's a classic one that has additionally been confirmed in the previous releases too. It affects XPS Viewer, which is no longer installed automatically of all computers anyway, so if you don't manually deployed the app, you shouldn't worry about the bug anyway.

Mozilla has released a brand new major update for Firefox browser, bringing the app to version 104 on all desktop platforms where it is available.

Firefox 104 therefore comes with lots of improvements, including support for subtitles if you watch Disney+ in the Picture-in-Picture mode.

Furthermore, the profiler now provides energy usage information for every website on Apple M1 devices and Windows 11 computers.

Mozilla says it has included as well improvements for scrolling, as well as a new approach that cuts down on the footprint on system performance once the browser is minimized.

"Firefox now supports both the scroll-snap-stop property in addition to re-snapping. You should use the scroll-snap-stop property's always and normal values to specify if you should pass the snap points, even if scrolling fast. Re-snapping tries to keep the last snap position after any content/layout changes. The Firefox UI itself will be throttled for performance and battery usage when minimized or occluded, in the same manner background tabs are," Mozilla explains.

More fixes within the latest update

Additionally, the company says Firefox 104 comes with several important fixes, as well as the typical security patches which are part of the browser:

Highlight color is preserved correctly after typing Enter in the mail composer of Yahoo Mail and Outlook.
After bypassing the https only error page navigating back would take you towards the error page that was previously dismissed. Back now takes you to the previous site that was visited.
Paste unformatted shortcut (shift+ctrl/cmd+v) now works in plain text contexts, for example input and text area.

As always, our Windows team has been super-quick to update the Firefox download links, so that you can find the new installers around the page mentioned. Needless to say, existing Firefox users can also turn to the built-in Firefox update engine and therefore get the latest version without the manual installation.

Microsoft has recently released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 6, and in addition to the typical driver updates, the company also says there's something which everybody should be aware inside.

The new firmware update, that is live at this time for devices running Windows 10 version 20H1 and newer, also includes a vital security patches. As a result, users should update the unit as quickly as possible to ensure their Surface Pros are protected.

Fundamental essentials new driver updates bundled with this release:

Surface - Firmware - 238.167.768.0 - Surface UEFI - Firmware
Surface - Firmware - 11.8.92.4222 - Surface ME - Firmware
Intel - System - 2145.1.42.0 - Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System Devices
Intel - SoftwareComponent - 1.63.1155.2 - Intel(R) ICLS Client - Software devices

Install the update as quickly as possible

Worthwhile to learn is that the update might not be readily available for all Surface Pro 6 devices right now, as Microsoft explains that it's utilizing a gradual rollout method of make sure everything is being employed as expected for those users.

Quite simply, checking for updates may not bring anything new, but depending on how fast the rollout advances, you ought to be able to see the brand new firmware update a few weeks.

"Surface updates are released in stages-not every Surface will get updates simultaneously, but they will be delivered to all devices. Should you haven't previously received updates, you are able to manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface," Microsoft explains on the Surface Pro 6 update history page.

"After the updates have completely finished installing, it's a smart idea to install all available optional updates. To set up optional updates, from Search, type View Optional updates and choose it under Best match. If updates can be found in Driver updates, click through to download to ensure that all Surface drivers listed in the discharge have been installed."