Windows 10 App Essentials 17.03

Important: version 17.03A replaces 17.03 due to a possible security bypass discovered by users.

Dear Windows 10 users using NVDA,

I'm delighted to announce the immediate release of Windows 10 App Essentials 17.03. If you are using version 17.02, go ahead and check for add-on update (NVDA menu/Preferences/Windows 10 App Essentials, then Update).

Changelog:

• Improved update download and installation experience: no longer need to respond to a browser window, and no more installation prompts.
• In Maps app, when street view is active and "use keyboard" option is enabled, NVDA will announce street addresses as you use arrow keys to navigate a map.
• Improved support for newer style time picker controls found in Creators Update and February 2017 update to Alarms and Clock app.
• In Settings, added labels for certain combo boxes, Bluetooth passcode field in Devices/Bluetooth (Devices/Bluetooth and other devices in Creators Update) and Game Bar key assignment grid (Gaming/Game Bar in Creators Update).
• In Settings app, new values are now announced for certain combo boxes.
• Removed app modules for Bank of America, TeamViewer Touch and Twitter.

Enjoy.

Windows 10 App Essentials 17.02

Hi Windows 10 users,

Windows 10 App Essentials 17.02 is now available. Highlights of this release include additions to Skype, Windows Store, Mail app, and ability to check for add-on updates.

Important: Windows 10 App Essentials 17.02 requires NVDA 2016.4 or later.

Changelog:

• Added ability to check for add-on updates (automatic or manual) via the new Windows 10 App Essentials dialog found in NvDA Preferences menu. By default, stable and development versions will check for new updates automatically on a weekly or daily basis, respectively.
• Support for Windows Defender Security Center in build 15007 or later. Windows Defender in build 14986 is also supported.
• NVDA can announce suggestion count when performing a search in majority of cases. This option is controlled by "Report object position information" in Object presentation dialog.
• Mail: When reviewing items in messages list, you can now use table navigation commands to review message headers.
• Skype Preview: NVDA will no longer announce "Skype Message" when reviewing messages for majority of cases.
• Store: When downloading content such as apps and movies, NVDA will announce product name and download progress.

Enjoy.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 17.01

Hi everyone,

Windows 10 App Essentials january 2017 stable build is now live. This release includes improved support for Store app and other enhancements.

Important: this is the last version of this add-on to support NVDA 2016.3 or earlier. Starting from WinTenApps 17.02, NVDA 2016.4 will be required. Also, if you are using Windows Insider build 15002 or later, you should not use this release - you should use the latest development snapshot or wait until add-on 17.02 comes out.

Changelog:

• In Settings app, settings groups are recognized when using object navigation to navigate between controls.
• In Store app, appearance of search suggestions are now announced.

Enjoy.

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.12.2

Hi everyone,

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.12.2 is now available. This release features initial support for the new universal app version of Windows Defender (included in Insider Preview build 14986 and later), enhanced support for time pickers and related controls and more.

Few important notes:

1. This is the last stable version for year 2016.
2. Starting from Windows 10 App Essentials 17.02, NVDA 2016.4 or later will be required.

Changelog:

• In time pickers in Alarms and Clock and similar controls, control labels and values are announced when moving focus to them.
• For Insiders: Initial support for the new universal app version of Windows Defender (UWP). In 16.12.2, button labels will be announced.
• Localization updates.

Enjoy.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials

Hello all,

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.12.1 is now available. This release includes localization updates and a fix to support suggestion announcements in Groove Music.

Changelog:

• In Groove Music, appearance of suggestions while searching for tracks is now recognized.

Enjoy.

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.12

Hello,

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.12 is now available. Apart from localization updates, this is the first stable build that requires Windows 10 Version 1511 (build 10586) or later.

Enjoy.

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.11.1

Hi all,

Windows 10 App Essentials add-on 16.11.1 is now available. This is a minor release that brings support for latest releases of Skype Preview and Store apps.

Changelog:

• In Skype Preview, settings combo box labels are now announced (seen in November 2016 release).
• Support for November 2016 version of Windows Store.

Enjoy.

//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.11

Hi Windows 10 users,

I'm delighted to announce the immediate release of Windows 10 App Essentials version 16.11. This is mostly a minor release with localization updates and other enhancements.

Important reminder: Once Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Update) comes to Current Branch for Business (CBB) users, the add-on will drop support for build 10240 (version 1507).
Changelog:

• In Skype Preview, you can use Alt+number row keys to locate (and move to) contacts list (1), conversations (2) or chat edit field (3). NVDA will warn you if it cannot find these elements, and you need to select the correct tab (radio button) in order to move to the desired part of Skype Preview.
• NVDA will no longer play error tones or not say things when announcing certain information from Settings/Update and Security/Windows Update.
• Updated translations.

Enjoy.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.10.1

Hi Windows 10 users,

I'm delighted to announce the immediate release of Windows 10 App Essentials 16.10.1. This release includes minor tweaks and translation updates.

Changelog:

• NVDA can now recognize UIA live region changed event as name change events.
• In Start menu, top search suggestion is brailled.
• When the add-on starts, UIA handler will not be restarted to add additional event handlers. Consequently, this fixes timeout errors and UIA initialization message is recorded only once in NVDA log viewer.
• In Settings app, search status such as announcement of when no results are available are announced.
• Updated translations.

An important note: as of early October, end of support countdown is in effect for Windows 10 build 10240. End of support from this add-on is scheduled for December 2016 or when Anniversary Update (version 1607/build 14393) is declared as business ready, whichever happens later. Also, installing this add-on on computers running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (Long-Term Servicing Branch) is unsupported.

Enjoy the new release.

//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.10

Hi,

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.10 is now available. This version packs important fixes and enhancements.

Changelog:

• NVDA will announce reminder confirmation from Cortana.
• Edge's address bar suggestions are now recognized.
• Position information in context menus is no longer announced.
• In Mail and calendar, "edit" and "read-only" are no longer announced.

Enjoy.

//JL