Windows Insiders might have had to wait an extra day for a new Dev Channel flight of Windows 11, but Build 25197 is here at last.

This build reintroduces the tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray updates, and also fixes various problems. Microsoft has additionally released a couple of app updates for Insiders.

The touch-optimized taskbar kicks in automatically when you disconnect or fold back the keyboard on your 2-in-1 device.

If it’s available on your device, you’ll see "Optimize taskbar for touch interactions when this device is used as a tablet" under Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors. It should be on by default. (This feature doesn’t work on laptops or desktop PCs).

The system tray updates add a rounded focus and hovering view on icons in the lower right tray.

Other changes and Improvements in this build include:

Fixes in this release include:

NOTE: These fixes will only show if tablet-optimized taskbar with System Tray updates is enabled on your device. Please see above for details on the tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray updates, which is beginning to roll out to Windows Insiders and not yet available for everyone.

NOTE: Some fixes noted here in Insider Preview builds from the Dev Channel may make their way into the servicing updates for the released version of Windows 11.

Microsoft is also rolling out the following app updates to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

Calculator (Version 11.2208.1.0): Microsoft added native Arm64 support to Calculator. You’ll see faster and better performance when you use the app on Arm64 devices.

Media Player (Version 11.2208.22.0): Microsoft added the ability to edit video files in Clipchamp with a new "Edit with Clipchamp" action available when you right-click a video in your library and in the lower-right corner of the video player UI under more options (…) when playing a video file.

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