Microsoft updates Surface Dial settings page for Windows 11 in latest preview build

New preview builds are now rolling out.

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Microsoft is rolling out new preview builds of Windows 11 for Insiders in both the Canary and Dev Channels today. Canary Channel Insiders are getting build 25330, and Dev Channel Insiders are getting 23424. Both Canary Channel and Dev Channel builds have a new settings page for accessories like the Surface Dial.

TheSurface Dialis a peripheral that Microsoft first shipped in 2016 and launched alongside the original Surface Studio as an accessory that could function when placed directly onto the screen. We’ve not seen any updates to the Surface Dial since so it’s curious to see Microsoft finally getting around to updating the settings for it on Windows 11.

Changes specific to the Canary Channel include an updated Microsoft Store that makes it easier to download free apps and games. For the Dev Channel, there’s a new brightness setting toggle for automatically adjusting brightness, but only when on battery power. Additionally, the expanded Widgets board is coming to Dev Channel too.

Changelog for build 25330:

Changelog for build 23424

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