Copilot update Archives

Winsage

March 18, 2026

Microsoft appears to be dumping native Copilot for Windows 11 in favour of web wrapper yet again

The latest update for Copilot has transformed it into a WebView-based application, marking it as a hybrid app rather than fully native. The new Copilot (version 146.0.3856.63) operates as a web application, evidenced by multiple sub-processes in the Task Manager that are characteristic of Microsoft Edge. The version number of Copilot aligns closely with that of Microsoft Edge. The revamped Copilot functions as a web app within a desktop shell but loads content from copilot.microsoft.com. Despite its web-based nature, it performs comparably to its native predecessor and launches more quickly. Microsoft had previously announced a "native" version of Copilot, which was misleading as it still relied on web components. In 2025, Microsoft began distributing a truly native Copilot app, free of web components, which started in March 2025. However, the Copilot has now reverted to a web-based format for users in the Windows Insider Program, with plans to extend this change to non-Insiders soon.

Winsage

September 10, 2025

Microsoft makes major change to Copilot app – and I’m wondering if this is a glimpse of Windows 12’s Start menu

Microsoft is updating its Copilot app for Windows 11, introducing a new home page that resembles the Start menu. The update is being gradually rolled out through the Microsoft Store. The revamped app will feature a more intuitive interface and may integrate a ChatGPT-powered Agent for tasks like booking travel tickets. Users can open recently-used documents directly in Word from the Copilot app. The design draws inspiration from the Start menu, suggesting a potential future convergence between the two. The update indicates a deeper integration of AI within the Windows 11 ecosystem.