14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Creators Update preview build, but this time it’s only aimed at insiders enrolled in the Fast ring for PCs, so no mobile build is included.
Windows 10 build 15019 comes with lots of new features, including the long rumored Game Mode that’s supposed to boost gaming performance in the operating system.
What’s new in build 15019?
First and foremost, the new build seems to be particularly focused on improving the gaming performance, so it comes with built-in Beam streaming. Broadcasts can be started from the Game bar by simply pressing the Windows + G keyboard combination.
The Settings app has also been updated with a Games section, which groups options for Game bar, GameDVR, Game Mode, and broadcasting and streaming. More gaming settings will be added there in the coming updates, the company says.
Windows Game bar is also supporting some new games in full-screen, such as FIFA 17, The Sims 4, Payday 2, and Rocket League.
Improved OOBE experience
Microsoft Edge browser, which is the new default in Windows 10, can read aloud, after the company previously implemented eBook support in the app.
“Last week many of you asked about this and we are proud to announce that Microsoft Edge will now read aloud your e-books! Just press the ‘read aloud’ button at the top-right corner after opening one of your e-books and listen to Microsoft Edge read you the book with focus on the line and the word being read along. This feature is also extended to all non-store EPUB files opened using Microsoft Edge,” the company says.
Microsoft has also updated the out-of-box experience with more privacy settings, but also with some other features supposed to make the process more straightforward, including subtitles.
Additionally, starting with this build, users can see Store app and game download progress in Action Center, as well as a new Troubleshoot section in Settings which Microsoft says should support the transition from Control Panel.
Keep in mind that this build is particularly aimed at Fast ring users and is only available on the PC, as Microsoft skips mobile this time.