WW 736: Backplate and Pill - Windows 11 comes to the Beta Channel

Windows 11: Now in the Beta Channel

• Windows 11 Comes to the Insider Beta Channel
• Windows 11 Tip: Change Default Apps
• Intel Exec Leaks Thunderbolt 5
• Microsoft Adds "My Day" Pane to Outlook.com, Outlook on the Web

Windows 365/Cloud PC launches, pricing revealed

• Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC service will range from $20 to $162 per user per month
• Microsoft Pauses Free Trials of Windows 365
• Hands-On with Microsoft Windows 365
• Hands-On with Windows 365 on Mac, Chromebook, and iPad

Microsoft mandates COVID-19 vaccinations

• Microsoft to require COVID-19 vaccination proof for U.S. employees, vendors
• Microsoft pushes back earliest "full reopening" to October 4

Xbox

• Microsoft Announces First Game Pass Titles for August
• The $499 PlayStation 5 is Already Profitable

Tips and picks

• Tip of the week: Get a Halo theme in Waze
• App pick of the week: Mozilla Firefox
• Enterprise pick of the week: Dynamics 365 Field Service on-prem is going away
• Codename pick of the week: Project Arno
• Beverage pick of the week: June Shine Blood Orange Mint

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