Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 16179 for Insiders in the Fast ring

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Published onApril 20, 2017

published onApril 20, 2017

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Microsoft has just released the new Windows 10 Preview build 16179 for bothWindows 10PC and Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview. The new build is, for now, only available to Insiders in the Fast ring of Windows 10 Insider program.

Since this is one of the earliest Redstone 3 builds for Windows 10, it’s not so feature-rich. However, it does bring a few new additions to the system.

Perhaps the biggest novelty is the new Power Throttling feature, that debuts in Windows 10 with this Preview build. This feature is part of Microsoft’s efforts to provide better battery saving options for Windows 10 users. According to the company, when enabled, Power Throttling can save up to 11% of CPU power consumption.

Windows 10 Preview build 16179 known issues and bug fixes

Just like it’s the case with every Windows 10 Preview build, Microsoft revealed the list of the known issues and improvements in build 16179.

Here’s what has been improved in Windows 10 Preview build 16179:

“Changes, improvements, and fixes for PC:

Changes, improvements, and fixes for Mobile:

Here’s the list of known issues in Windows 10 Preview build 16179:

“Known issues for PC:

Known issues for Mobile:

To obtain the new build, just go to the Settings app > Updates & security, and check for updates. Of course, you have to be in the Fast ring.

In case you’ve already installed the new build, and encountered some issues afterward, make sure to let us know in the comments below.

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