Windows 11 KB5101681: Voice Typing, Touchpad And AI Upgrades

Microsoft previews KB5101681 update for Windows 11 26H1

Ahead of next month’s wider rollout, Microsoft has released a preview of the August 2026 update for Windows 11 26H1 in the form of the KB5101681 update. Among the changes are fixes for various issues in File Explorer as well as mobile device management. There are also new experiences for widgets and the Windows update calendar. In the normal rollout section of the release notes for this update, Microsoft says:  “This update addresses an issue af…

Windows 11 KB5101681: Voice Typing, Touchpad And AI Upgrades

Microsoft has released update KB5101681 for Windows 11 version 26H1, bringing the operating system to build 28000.2608. The optional update introduces several system improvements, bug fixes, and feature enhancements designed to optimize user experience and backend stability. Key visual and interface corrections address issues with taskbar icon rendering, File Explorer home screen behavior during OneDrive synchronization, and desktop switching an…