Windows 11 24H2 beta features intelligent text actions and a smarter Settings app powered by on-device AI.
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 to the Beta Channel, marking the official start of the 24H2 version. Available to Insider users starting this week, the update delivers key AI-driven enhancements—most notably, a new agent built into the Settings app and upgraded text actions.
The AI agent in Settings allows users to interact using natural language instead of simple keywords. Microsoft says users can ask questions like ‘how to control my PC by voice’ or ‘my mouse pointer is too small’ to receive personalised help navigating and adjusting system settings.
Initially, the feature is limited to Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon processors and set to English as the primary language. Microsoft plans to expand support to AMD and Intel devices in the near future.
The update also introduces a new FAQs section on the About page under Settings > System. The company says this addition will help users better understand their device’s configuration, performance, and compatibility.
Microsoft is also enhancing its ‘Click To Do’ feature. On Copilot+ PCs with AMD or Intel chips, users can now highlight text (10 words or more) and press Win + Click or Win + Q to access quick AI actions like Summarise, Rewrite, or Create a bulleted list.
These tools are powered by Phi Silica, an on-device small language model. The features require the system language to be English and the user to be signed in with a Microsoft account.
Microsoft notes that Rewrite is temporarily unavailable for users with French or Spanish as their default language but will return in a future update.
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