Windows 10 build 10123 screenshots unveils new improvements on Edge, Cortana, and backup

While we have recently seen new changes from Windows 10 via an unreleased preview meant for partners, today the Chinese website ITHome has posted several screenshots of Windows ten build 10123. The new build, which is non a public release, brings a number of changes that we haven't seen before, such as new feature in Microsoft Border, improvements on Cortana'south UI, and the return of the "Backup and Restore" feature – something that many users coming from Windows 7 will actually appreciate.

ITHome has been reliable on uncovering data nigh Windows x in the past, and according to them the new screenshots have been taken from Chinese version Windows x build 10123.

Cortana

In Windows 10 build 10123, Cortana shows new changes in its user-interface. Now, the digital assistant appears to include a new dark theme. You can see the new theme expands to the main UI and when accessing the Settings page, though search results proceed to appear with a white groundwork. Also, Microsoft seems to be adding a new feedback button, correct below the settings button, in the main carte du jour.

It's worth pointing out that we have seen like changes in Windows 10 build 10110. Also notation that the face of Cortana you see in the above screenshot is merely for the Chinese version of the operating system.

Microsoft Edge

Even though Microsoft has already unveiled the real name of its web browser, in build 10123 the company continues to refer the browser as "Projection Spartan". Yet, the software gets a big version number leap to 13.10123.0.0. (To compare, the version number of Microsoft Edge in build 10074 is 0.11.10074.0.)

One new feature found in this build is the addition of InPrivate browsing mode, which as many of y'all know is a characteristic that allows users to scan the internet without leaving whatever trace of activeness on your reckoner.

Windows 10 build 10123 adds new options to configure Microsoft Edge's "New Tab". In hereafter updates users will be able to choose what content to announced when the start a new tab, currently there are iii options: "Top sites and suggested content", "Top sites", or "A blank folio".

Some other addition to the Internet Explorer replacement from Microsoft is the power to enable and disable auto fill forms and passwords.

Desktop

While information technology is known that Microsoft will eventually replace Control Panel in favor of the new Settings app, in build 10123, nosotros tin can now see that the software giant is working to bring dorsum the familiar "Backup and Restore" functionality found in Windows vii. However, it'south unclear what's the future of this backup tool.

Wrapping things up

Although, these are non significant changes, they are welcome improvements that continue giving us a glimpse of what we might exist seeing in future public builds.

As we become closer to Windows x RTM, we volition starting time seeing Microsoft focusing more on fixing bugs and making sure that the operating arrangement becomes stable enough for the summer launch, rather than seeing new features.

Don't forget to permit us know what you recollect most the new changes in the comments beneath.

Source ITHome; via Neowin