Security News > 2023 > March > Microsoft is testing a modern Windows 11 volume mixer

Microsoft is testing a new and modern-looking Windows 11 volume mixer accessible via the taskbar Quick Settings panel that helps adjust the volume on a per-app basis and switch between audio devices.

Testers need to open the Quick Settings panel to access it after clicking the volume icon in the Windows tray or use the new global keyboard shortcut for even faster control.

"The updated audio quick settings experience brings a modern volume mixer that allows for quick customization of audio on a per-app basis, with additional control to swap devices on the fly," the Window Insider team said.

This Windows 11 dev build also adds a quick access list for additional available spatial sound options such as Dolby and DTS. The voice access feature has also been revamped, with a redesigned in-app command help page that includes detailed descriptions and examples for every command.

Microsoft this week also announced the release of the Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 2' update, which comes with a long list of new features.

Some highlights are an early preview of Phone Link for iPhone available for Windows 11 Insiders and integrating the new AI-powered Bing Chat now integrated into the Windows 11 search box.

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