Security News > 2023 > March > Microsoft: New Windows Canary channel has most cutting-edge features
Microsoft is adding a new Canary channel to its nine-year-old Windows Insider Program to let the most fearless users test what it describes as "Hot off the presses" features.
Windows builds released through the Canary Channel will have higher numbers than the ones in the Dev, Beta, and Release Preview channels, starting with 25000 series builds.
"The new Canary Channel is going to be the place to preview platform changes that require longer-lead time before getting released to customers. Some examples of this include major changes to the Windows kernel, new APIs, etc."
Microsoft will also move Insiders in the Dev channel testers to the Canary Channel starting today to allow them to continue receiving the latest updates.
Redmond will also reboot the Dev channel and push updates with 23000 build series containing new ideas and previews of new features and experiences.
"If you are an Insider in the Beta Channel who wants to be closer to the latest new features and experiences, we recommend you switch to the Dev Channel today," Langowski added.
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