Microsoft has released the Windows 23H2 update to the Release Preview Channel. This isn’t the feature update which hit release preview last week but build 22631 which contains the 2023 update as well as a couple of other changes. The build is available for seekers so you can get it by manually checking for updates in Window Update.

There changes Microsoft say and contains in this build (as well as including 2023 Update changes) are:

  • Users will also be able to access the new Phone Link integration with Microsoft Teams (free). They can link their Android phone to send, receive SMS messages and share meeting links using their regular phone number.
  • A new People experience finds you relevant people easily on Teams and makes it possible to access and connect with contacts synced by users.
  • And a new Play Together widget in Windows 11 Game Bar powered by Microsoft Teams (free) lets you see your friends’ videos overlaid directly on top of your game. Friends can join from any device for free to connect, chat, and more while playing Starfield along with many of your favorite games on this new widget. Hit WIN + G to start playing.
  • Microsoft Teams (free) is pinned by default to the taskbar and can be unpinned like other apps on the taskbar. Windows Insiders who click to launch Microsoft Teams (free) will discover a mini communications experience making it possible to chat, call, and meet with their people within just a click or two. Not only does its compact size make it easy to place the window anywhere on desktop, but you can passively keep tabs on your conversations with the ability to have it visible as you browse the web or connect with your communities. With Microsoft Teams (free) we’re also introducing these new experiences:

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