Microsoft is embarking on an exciting journey with the introduction of several new features for Windows 11, with the rollout commencing now. While most users may have to wait until August to experience these enhancements, a sneak peek into the top six features reveals a promising future for the operating system. To access these updates sooner, users are encouraged to enable the “Get the latest updates as they become available” option in Windows Update, ensuring they receive the latest enhancements as they are released.
<h2 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-copilot-vision”>Copilot Vision
Among the standout features is Copilot Vision, seamlessly integrated into the Copilot app. This innovative tool allows the AI assistant to view your desktop in real-time, facilitating discussions about ongoing projects, videos, or websites. Designed exclusively for Copilot+ PCs, it transforms the search box in the Windows Settings app into a natural language command line, enabling users to modify settings effortlessly. For instance, a simple request like “make my cursor larger” will prompt the AI to guide you directly to the relevant setting, streamlining the user experience.
<h2 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-relight-in-photos”>Relight in Photos
Another exciting addition is the Relight feature in Photos, which employs on-device AI to enhance images with professional-grade lighting effects. Users can manipulate up to three virtual light sources within a photo, applying various lighting styles to achieve the desired aesthetic. With built-in presets like Studio Portrait and Cinematic Glow, along with customizable sliders for fine-tuning, this feature promises to elevate photo editing to new heights. Currently, it is exclusive to Copilot+ devices powered by Snapdragon, with support for Intel and AMD systems coming later.
<h2 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-object-select-in-paint”>Object Select in Paint
The Object Select feature in Paint leverages AI to effortlessly identify and isolate objects within images. Dubbed a smart selection tool, it simplifies the process of cutting out specific items for reuse. Additionally, Paint will introduce a sticker generator, allowing users to create custom stickers by inputting prompts into the AI generator. Both features are exclusive to Copilot+ but are compatible across Snapdragon, Intel, and AMD platforms.
<h2 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-perfect-screenshot-in-snipping-tool”>Perfect Screenshot in Snipping Tool
Enhancements to the Snipping Tool include the “perfect screenshot” feature, which utilizes AI to automatically crop selected areas of the screen. This functionality ensures that users can capture just the desired content without extraneous background elements. Additionally, a built-in color picker will be introduced, allowing users to easily identify hex codes for colors seen online, all within the Snipping Tool interface.
<h2 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-quick-machine-recovery”>Quick Machine Recovery
Lastly, Microsoft is revamping the BSOD and recovery screens, introducing a cleaner black screen that displays error messages more efficiently. This redesign aims to expedite the recovery process, with the new BSOD appearing for only about two seconds, significantly reducing the wait time. Additionally, the Quick Machine Recovery feature will automatically detect and troubleshoot boot issues, restoring the operating system to a functional state in the event of a boot loop.
