Windows 11 24H2 Update Now Rolling Out with Wi-Fi 7 Support and AI Features

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 24H2 update, also known as the Windows 11 2024 update, bringing significant upgrades in security, connectivity, and AI capabilities.

Key highlights include:

Wi-Fi 7 support: If your PC hardware is compatible, you’ll experience faster data transfers.
Scrollable Quick Settings: A customizable, scrollable list for easier access to features like Wi-Fi selection and a Power Saver toggle (now available even when plugged in).
AI-powered Copilot+ features: These include system-wide captions for all video players, which can transcribe and translate audio into your language using local AI models to keep latency low.
Windows Studio Effects: Enhance webcam usage by blurring backgrounds, applying visual styles, removing background noise, and adjusting eye contact during presentations.
Windows Recall: The controversial feature returns with added security, requiring Windows Hello sign-ins for saved snapshots. It will be available on Snapdragon X devices in October and Intel/AMD devices in November.
AI-enhanced Windows Search: You can now search by describing what you’re looking for (e.g., “photos of a barbecue party”) instead of needing to remember file names.
Super Resolution: This feature upscales old images by up to 8x using on-device processing, keeping your photos secure.
Generative editing in Paint: New tools allow for generative fill and generative erase, enabling users to easily modify photos.
Click To Do: Holding down the Windows key now brings up a context menu with actions like visual searches on Bing or editing photos.
HDR desktop backgrounds and native RAR and 7z support in File Explorer add further convenience, while running apps now show a progress bar beneath their icons.

This update significantly enhances Windows 11’s functionality, especially for devices with NPUs (Neural Processing Units) branded as Copilot+, enabling faster and smarter workflows.