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Microsoft Restores GIF Search in Windows Emoji Panel After Outage
Microsoft fixed the GIF functionality in the Windows 11 and Windows Server Emoji Panel after the provider shut down its service. The fix restores the ability to search and insert GIFs directly from the panel. Users had been unable to use the feature since the provider's service was discontinued.
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The fix is a minor quality-of-life update, but highlights the fragility of relying on third-party services for core OS features.
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