Software1 hOctober 10, 2026, 02:47

Windows 11 tests XP-style window list and Android phone controls

Experimental Windows 11 builds include a "Show taskbar previews as" setting with a List mode that shows compact window titles instead of thumbnails, echoing Windows XP. The same builds hide a Mobile devices tile in Quick Settings for ringing a linked Android phone and toggling Do Not Disturb. No public release date has been announced.

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Windows 11 tests XP-style window list and Android phone controls

Setting is hidden in build 26340.9596 and can be enabled via ViveTool
List mode shows window titles instead of thumbnail previews on hover
Quick Settings gains Android controls: play sound and Do Not Disturb
Microsoft has not confirmed release in Windows 11 26H2

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