Microsoft has unveiled exciting new Windows experiences for Copilot+ PCs, introducing innovative AI agents that streamline the process of changing settings on your Windows computer. This announcement aims to enhance user experience by addressing one of the most common frustrations: locating and modifying settings efficiently.
According to Navjot Virk, the Corporate Vice President of Windows Experiences, these AI agents leverage on-device intelligence to grasp user intentions. With the user's permission, they can automate and execute various tasks, making the process of managing your PC settings smoother than ever before. This means users can simply express their needs in natural language—such as “how to control my PC by voice” or “my mouse pointer is too small”—and the agent will suggest appropriate steps to resolve the issue.
The new Windows update to the Settings application allows users to not only receive recommendations but also enables the agent to implement changes automatically with user consent. Initially, this feature will be available exclusively to English speakers and will begin rolling out to Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, followed by support for devices equipped with AMD and Intel processors.
In addition to the AI agents, Microsoft is enhancing the Windows search functionality and introducing more Click to Do actions. These include practical tasks such as scheduling meetings with Teams, sending messages via Teams, asking M365 Copilot, converting data into tables in Excel, and drafting documents in Word using Copilot. Several new actions—including Ask Copilot, Practice in Reading Coach, and Read with Immersive Reader—are already accessible to Windows Insiders, enriching the overall user experience.
Copilot+ PCs are also receiving multiple enhancements to essential apps like Photos, Paint, and the Snipping Tool. These features are designed to facilitate image editing and creation. Notable improvements include:
Photos Relight: This feature adds dynamic lighting controls to images, allowing users to enhance their photos creatively. Paint Sticker Generator: Users can now create digital stickers using simple text prompts, making personalization easier. Paint Object Select: This tool enables users to select and instantly edit specific elements within their artwork. Snipping Tool Perfect Screenshot: This enhancement allows users to adjust the capture area directly, eliminating the need for post-capture cropping. Additional capture tools in the Snipping Tool will help extract text from images and identify color values from any screen element.Looking ahead, Microsoft plans to roll out more exciting features for all Windows 11 Insiders in the coming weeks. These updates will include a phone companion for the Start menu, AI actions integrated into File Explorer to assist with image editing and content summarization, and a new writing function in Notepad that allows users to generate text from prompts. Additionally, back in March, Microsoft had started testing a Snipping Tool Draw & Hold feature that aids in drawing precise shapes, as well as an AI-powered text summarization capability in Notepad.
With these advancements, Microsoft is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing user experience on Windows, making it easier and more intuitive to navigate and manage personal computers.
