Microsoft has kicked off its September Windows update, bringing the Copilot AI Companion and a suite of AI-driven features to the forefront. Here are the complete details of Microsoft update.
Copilot in Windows: Copilot is designed to simplify tasks and save time. It offers personalized answers and assistance with various tasks, including summarizing web content, composing emails, adjusting settings, generating images, and more.
AI-enhanced tools in Paint: Apps like Paint now feature AI capabilities for digital creation. These include layer support, background removal, and Paint Cocreator for creative image generation.
Microsoft Clipchamp: Clipchamp has received AI enhancements, such as Auto Compose for video editing. It provides recommendations based on your input and creative assets, making it easier to edit and share videos on social platforms.
Snipping Tool upgrades: The Snipping Tool now supports screen recording with audio and microphone support. It also offers text extraction and redaction features to streamline your workflow.
Improved Photo Management: The Photos app now includes background blur and enhanced search capabilities. You can quickly locate specific photos by using keywords or object descriptions. Background blur enhances image quality, and there’s a new slideshow feature for sharing memories.
Windows Backup: Windows Backup allows you to select backup options for files, apps, settings, and credentials, making it effortless to transfer content when transitioning to a new Windows 11 PC.
Accessibility Updates:
Voice Access Expansion: Voice access now functions in more areas, including during log-in. It enables you to use voice commands from the start and even dictate complex words with error corrections.
Natural Languages in Narrator: Microsoft is adding support for additional languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English (U.K. and India).
Security Updates:
Replace Passwords with Passkeys: Passkeys, integrated with Windows Hello, enhance security by eliminating the need for passwords. They allow you to sign in using your face, fingerprint, or device PIN.
Reduce Energy Use: A new feature called Adaptive Dimming conserves energy by gradually dimming your screen when your PC detects inattention.
Windows Hello for Business: This feature eliminates the need for passwords on company resources, promoting secure authentication methods.
Productivity Updates:
Windows 365 Boot: Employees can log directly into their Windows 365 Cloud PC, streamlining their Windows experience and enhancing security.
Seamless PC Switching: With Windows 365 Switch, employees can effortlessly switch between their Cloud PC and local desktop for flexibility and security.
Mobile Application Management (MAM) for Windows: This feature allows employees to access company information on personal PCs while maintaining security controls.
AI-Powered Recommendations: File Explorer and the Start menu now offer AI-driven recommendations to help users quickly find relevant files.
Instant Games: Users can instantly play casual games from the Microsoft Store on Windows without downloading them, making gaming more accessible.
These updates are created to enhance the Windows 11 experience, catering to a wide range of users. To get the latest features, Windows 11 users can follow a few simple steps in the Windows Update settings. These features will gradually become available for all devices by the November 2023 security update.
Microsoft continues to innovate and improve its operating system, providing users with a more efficient and enjoyable computing experience.