Windows 11 Insiders are getting a Battery Status widget for keeping an eye on your peripherals’ power levels.
The new preview feature in Microsoft’s Experimental Preview Build 26340.9616 shows battery levels for wireless headphones, keyboards, mice, and other accessories in one spot. That would make checking to see if my mouse is about to die way less of a hassle, compared to digging through different settings or accessory apps. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/10-batterywidget.png?quality=90&strip=all]
The new preview feature in Microsoft’s Experimental Preview Build 26340.9616 shows battery levels for wireless headphones, keyboards, mice, and other accessories in one spot. That would make checking to see if my mouse is about to die way less of a hassle, compared to digging through different settings or accessory apps.
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