Windows 11 is borrowing a page from Apple’s playbook with its new "Resume" feature, a clear nod to macOS’s Handoff. Arriving in the latest Canary Channel build 27788, Resume lets you jump back into your work on Windows 11, picking up OneDrive files right where you left off on your iOS or Android phone. Imagine reviewing a document on your phone and, moments later, a notification pops up on your Windows 11 PC asking if you want to continue. Click it, and the same file opens instantly in your browser.

This cross-device continuity feature is designed for seamless transitions. If you’ve been working on a Word doc, Excel sheet, PowerPoint presentation, OneNote page, or even a PDF on your phone and your PC was locked, unlocking your Windows 11 machine within five minutes will trigger a notification. It's a simple click to get back to work, no matter where you started. Microsoft emphasizes that this feature currently works only with personal Microsoft accounts connected to OneDrive.

Beyond the convenience of Resume, build 27788 packs a significant update for music creators: a complete overhaul of MIDI services in Windows 11. Dubbed "Windows MIDI Services," this is a ground-up rewrite of the MIDI stack, bringing it into the modern era with full support for MIDI 2.0. For musicians, this is a big deal. MIDI, the standard for electronic music instruments since 1983, is getting its first major upgrade in decades. MIDI 2.0 promises higher fidelity, faster speeds, and better communication between instruments and computers.

Windows MIDI Services isn't just about future-proofing; it also modernizes MIDI 1.0 support. The update includes a faster USB MIDI driver, better timing, and allows multiple music apps to use the same MIDI device simultaneously. Microsoft is also touting its open-source approach to this rewrite, inviting collaboration and future enhancements from the music tech community.

This build also includes a Microsoft Store update for gamers, allowing for selective installation of game components, a boon for managing storage space with massive titles like Call of Duty. And for those who like a tidy desktop, File Explorer now restores not just windows but also all your previously opened tabs when you log back in.

Build 27788, now rolling out to the Canary Channel, is a mix of productivity enhancements and under-the-hood improvements. While Resume aims to smooth out workflows across devices, the MIDI overhaul signals a serious commitment to Windows as a platform for music creation.