
Windows 11’s next feature drop adds Emoji 16.0, Taskbar tweaks, and broader Settings upgrades
Microsoft’s Release Preview shows the next Windows 11 feature drop arriving in the coming weeks, led by Emoji 16.0 and Taskbar updates, plus a built‑in network speed test and a suite of Settings enhancements (Camera controls, built‑in Sysmon, account/Entra tweaks, and other UI improvements). The features are rolling out to Windows Insiders in Release Preview and are expected to reach all Windows 11 devices with the February security update in the coming weeks.