Microsoft Copilot set to debut on Windows starting September 26
Mark your calendars for September 26th as Microsoft prepares to introduce its groundbreaking Copilot feature to Windows, promising a new era of AI-driven assistance.
Microsoft's recent special event unveiled an upcoming major update to Windows 11, slated for release on September 26th, promising an array of exciting new features. Stealing the spotlight is the introduction of the AI-powered Copilot feature, making its grand entrance into the Windows OS with this update.
Microsoft Copilot set to debut on Windows starting September 26
Copilot, the AI-driven assistant, will be seamlessly integrated into the Windows OS, opening the door to a multitude of tasks. From locating recipes and planning trips to solving mathematical equations and extracting information from your mobile device, Copilot's capabilities are boundless. You can even harness it to compose text messages by tapping into your calendar or navigation preferences in Outlook. Copilot will reside as a sidebar within Windows 11, providing a familiar interface for interaction, akin to Bing Chat.
In addition to Copilot, the forthcoming Windows 11 update brings a contemporary and user-friendly makeover to File Explorer. The revamped interface boasts an expansive home screen adorned with file thumbnails and a dynamic carousel, spotlighting recent and favored files. Dark mode aficionados will be pleased to know that it's included, alongside the ability to pin files and folders to the sidebar.
Stylus users have something to look forward to as well with the introduction of "Ink Anywhere." This innovative feature empowers you to handwrite with a stylus in any text field across Windows, seamlessly converting your writing into text for practical application. This is particularly advantageous for students and professionals who rely on note-taking and report writing.
But the Windows 11 update doesn't stop there. It brings a gamut of other enhancements, including RGB lighting control, upgrades to the Snipping tool, and more. Microsoft boasts a grand total of over 150 new features in this update alone, each designed to enhance the user experience.
Furthermore, Microsoft is extending Copilot's reach to Microsoft 365, where it will be integrated across all Microsoft 365 applications to boost productivity. It will also manifest as Microsoft 365 Chat, an enterprise-level chatbot armed with AI to assist in decision-making and problem-solving. Capable of summarizing inbox messages, creating event plans, drafting responses, and more, it also accommodates third-party plugins for extended functionality.
While Copilot for Windows remains a free offering, it will be accessible to Microsoft 365 for Business subscribers as an add-on, priced at $30 per month, offering advanced AI-driven assistance to streamline tasks and operations.
