Copilot interface

Winsage
May 14, 2025
Microsoft is rolling out an update for the Copilot app through the Microsoft Store, introducing several enhancements. A key feature is the "Hey, Copilot" wake word, allowing users to activate Copilot Voice hands-free. Users must enable this feature in the app's settings. Once activated, users can say "Hey, Copilot" followed by their query, and the Copilot interface will appear on the screen. Conversations can be ended by tapping the ‘X’ or automatically after a few moments of silence. The feature requires manual activation and will show that the microphone is in use when enabled. The wake word detection occurs locally, and no recordings are sent to the cloud until the wake word is recognized. The feature is available only in English and requires the PC to be powered on and unlocked. The update version 1.25051.10.0 and higher is being rolled out gradually to Insiders with English display language settings. Users can provide feedback through the app.
Winsage
March 24, 2025
Microsoft's Copilot interface is undergoing its sixth update, moving chat history to a new sidebar panel on the left side, replacing the previous pop-up design. The redesign, inspired by Pi AI, was introduced in September 2024 and aimed to make chat history more accessible based on user preferences. The new interface, resembling ChatGPT, features similar icons and allows users to collapse the history panel for a larger chat window. A “Discover” button has been added, enabling users to explore various topics and access "Copilot Daily," an AI-driven podcast summarizing news. Copilot now offers two operational modes: Quick, which provides responses in two to three seconds, and Think Deeper, which takes about 30 seconds for complex inquiries and is unlimited in use. Microsoft is considering additional modes for future updates.
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