As expected, Microsoft today issued Cumulative Update KB5023706, which brings the so-called Moment 2 update to Windows 11 and advances the build number to 22621.1413. This release follows the preview version of the update, which was curiously released on Tuesday, February 28, just two weeks ago.
“Today, we take the next major step forward adding to the incredible breadth and ease of use of the Windows PC by implementing a typable Windows search box and the amazing capability of the new AI-powered Bing directly into the taskbar,” Microsoft chief product officer wrote (disingenuously) two weeks ago when the firm issued the preview update, “putting all your search needs for Windows in one easy to find location.”
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Moment 2 does not add the AI-powered Bing directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, though it does spew Bing icons all over Search and lets you more easily access Bing on the web from Search. But this is still a major update, and it’s one that all Windows 11 users will want to check out. Key improvements in this update include:
To get Moment 2, just open Windows Update and search for updates.
To learn more, check out Hands On Windows episode 31, Windows 11 Moment 2, which is available for free to everyone.