Microsoft released new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds on May 8, 2026, covering Beta (Build 26220.8370), Experimental (Build 26300.8376), Experimental 26H1 (Build 28020.2075), and Experimental Future Platforms (Build 29585.1000). Notable new features include enhanced precision touchpad gestures in Settings — scroll/zoom speed control, automatic scrolling, accelerated scrolling, and single-finger scrolling — with full WinUI3 support pending WinAppSDK 1.8/2.0 updates. Additionally, K-12 education environments gain a free upgrade path from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro Education. The rollout of new WIP channel changes continues, with Canary 29500 Series and Beta Channel transitions expected in coming weeks.
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