Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What’s new, improved and fixed

The Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday update brings accessibility improvements, display enhancements, and quality-of-life additions. Narrator now works with Copilot on all Windows 11 devices, Smart App Control can be toggled without reinstalling Windows, and Microsoft 365 Family subscribers can upgrade plans directly from Settings. The Settings app redesign continues, with improvements to Accounts dialogs and the About page. The update also includes reliability and quality improvements across Windows 11, such as File Explorer fixes and display enhancements for monitors, HDR, and USB4.