Windows 11 tests putting an emoji button in the taskbar.
The new button opens up a panel where you can quickly access emoji and GIFs, similar to what you can already do with the Win + . keyboard shortcut. Microsoft is also testing the ability to trim screen recordings with the Snipping Tool. The changes are rolling out now to the Beta Channel in Preview Build 22635.5015. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/emoji-panel-systray-icon.png?…
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