Microsoft has announced that its new AI Copilot feature, which aims to help users with tasks such as scheduling, searching and summarizing, will not be available to most Windows 11 users at launch. Instead, the company will roll out the feature gradually to a select group of testers and experts over the next few months.
AI Copilot is one of the most anticipated features of Windows 11, as it promises to make the operating system more intelligent and personalized. AI Copilot uses natural language processing and machine learning to understand the user’s context and intent and provide relevant suggestions and actions. For example, AI Copilot can help users create appointments, search for information, write emails and generate document summaries.
However, Microsoft has said that AI Copilot is still under development and needs more feedback and testing before it can be released to the general public. The company has also said that AI Copilot will require a high-end hardware configuration and a stable Internet connection to function properly. Therefore, only a small fraction of Windows 11 users will be able to access AI Copilot at launch, while the rest will have to wait until next year or later.
Microsoft has not specified which devices or regions will be eligible for AI Copilot testing, but has said it will invite users who meet certain criteria to join the program. Users who are interested in trying AI Copilot can sign up for the Windows Insider program and opt into the developer channel, which receives the latest and most experimental versions of Windows 11. However, there is no guarantee that they will be selected for AI. Copilot testing.
Microsoft also cautioned that AI Copilot is not a finished product and may have bugs or performance issues. Users participating in the test program are expected to provide feedback and report any problems they encounter. Microsoft has said it will use the feedback to improve AI Copilot and make it more reliable and useful for everyone.
AI Copilot is one of the key features that differentiates Windows 11 from its predecessor, Windows 10. Microsoft has said that AI Copilot is part of its vision to create a smarter, more intuitive operating system that adapts to user needs and preferences. However, most Windows 11 users will have to wait for their AI Copilot until Microsoft is sure it is ready for prime time.
Microsoft is gradually rolling out new features for Windows 11. Some of the most anticipated features, such as Copilot, will not be available immediately.
Starting September 26, you will be able to download some of the new Windows 11 features as part of the latest update. However, there’s a twist: the update isn’t called Windows 11 23H2, as we expected. Instead, it’s a Windows 11 22H2 update. There will be another update later this year, called Windows 11 2023 Update, which will include all the features of Windows 11 22H2 and possibly more.
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s head of consumer marketing, explained in a blog post that some of the new Windows 11 features, such as Copilot and others, will begin to become available with the Windows 11 22H2 update.
Is this confusing? Yes, a bit. But the main point is that Microsoft is delivering new features for Windows 11 in stages. Windows 11 23H2 will be a cumulative update that will collect all the features that have been released over time. It will have the same code base and service branch as Windows 11 22H2. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about missing out on any new features if you upgrade to Windows 11 now.
We have to admit that Microsoft’s recent moves have left us a bit puzzled. The company’s product manager, Panos Panay, known for his enthusiasm and vision, left the company just before Microsoft’s event, where the company unveiled Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Laptop Go 3. However, the company also quietly announced Surface Go 4 for Business and Surface Hub 3, which were not shown at the event. On top of that, the timing of the Windows 11 upgrade seems unclear and inconsistent.
Microsoft shared some new details about the Windows 11 update in a blog post by John Cable, vice president of Windows Service and Delivery, and we’ll try to understand what it all means.
When can you expect to receive the latest Windows 11 update?
You may have assumed that Microsoft would release Windows 11 23H2 today, Sept. 26, based on what Carmen Zlateff, vice president of Windows, said during Microsoft’s fall launch last week. “Get the new update and you’ll see the benefits of Windows 11,” she said.
What new features will (eventually) arrive in the Windows 11 2023 upgrade?
Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system and comes with a redesigned user interface, improved performance and enhanced security. But that’s not all. Windows 11 also has a number of new features that are available now or will be implemented in the future. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the most interesting features that are part of the Windows 11 2023 (23H2) update, which is expected to be released in the second half of next year.
The Windows 11 2023 (23H2) update is not just a periodic update that fixes bugs and improves stability. It also brings new features tied to the core operating system, as well as a separate set of new and/or updated Windows applications. To access these features, you will need to download the update and visit the Microsoft Store app to check for new application updates for your PC.
These are some of the key features that Microsoft is associating with the update that is rolling out now:
– Windows Copilot (now just Copilot): This is Microsoft’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant that combines Bing Chat and Cortana, and integrates with Copilot-branded features in Edge. With Copilot, you can get answers to your questions, get personalized recommendations, manage your tasks, and more. You can also use Copilot to control your smart home devices, book trips, order food, and access other services.
– Passcodes: This is a new way to sign in to websites and apps without using passwords. Instead, you can use biometric identification using passcodes in Windows Hello, which are encrypted codes that are stored on your device and verified by Microsoft. Passcodes are more secure and convenient than passwords and work across devices and platforms.
– Voice Access: This is a feature that allows you to navigate with your voice within Windows. You can use your voice to perform actions such as opening applications, switching tabs, scrolling, typing, copying, pasting and more. You can also use your voice to “log on to your PC” by entering a PIN, for example. Voice Access is especially useful for people with disabilities or limited mobility.
– New Narrator voices: Narrator is a screen reader that helps people who are blind or have low vision to use Windows. With the update, Narrator will support new voices in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English (UK, India). These voices are more natural and expressive than before, and can also adjust their speed and pitch according to the context.
– Sensor-based presence detection: this is a feature that uses your webcam (provided it supports it) to detect your presence and adjust the display accordingly. For example, if your gaze wanders away from the screen, your webcam may dim the screen to save power. If you move away from your PC, it may automatically lock it. This feature can help you save battery power and protect your privacy.
– Windows 365 Boot: This is an enterprise feature that allows business customers to log on to a PC in the cloud, instead of a local one, and switch between them. A cloud PC is a virtual machine running on Microsoft’s cloud platform, Azure, and can be accessed from any device with an Internet connection. With Windows 365 Boot, you can have a consistent and secure Windows experience across devices and locations.
– File Explorer with artificial intelligence technology: this is another commercial feature, for those with SharePoint accounts. If you meet the criteria, Windows will now highlight recommended files through a carousel view in File Explorer. These files are based on their recent activity, collaboration history and relevance. You can also access these files from the taskbar or Start menu.
– Instant Games: this is a feature that allows you to play some casual games without installing them on your PC. These games are streamed from the cloud and can be launched instantly from the Start menu or the Microsoft Store app. Some of the games available include Solitaire Collection, Mahjong Deluxe Free, Sudoku Classic Free and more.
These are some of the new features that will (eventually) arrive in Windows 11 Update 2023 (23H2). Of course, more features may be added or changed before the final release. We hope you are as excited about these features as we are and look forward to hearing your feedback.
