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June 16, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: redesigned Windows 11 Start menu, Xbox handheld is here, and more

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for June 2025, with Windows 10 receiving KB5060533 and Windows 11 receiving KB5060842 and KB5060999. The Windows Insider Program has unveiled several new builds, including a redesigned Start menu in build 26200.5641 and various enhancements in other builds. Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision with Highlights for Windows, currently available in the U.S. for two applications. A quirky bug in the latest builds causes Windows 11 to play the Windows Vista startup sound. Microsoft Edge received an update in the Dev Channel, while Firefox rolled out version 139.0.4. Microsoft announced enhancements to Outlook and OneDrive for Mac. New Xbox handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, were unveiled, optimized for gaming. Steam's Next Fest allows free trials of hundreds of games until June 16, 2025, and the Epic Games Store is offering Two Point Hospital for free.

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June 13, 2025

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire PC screen – not just what’s in Edge

Microsoft has integrated its Copilot Vision AI into the Copilot Windows app, currently available in the United States for Windows 10 and 11, with plans for expansion to additional non-European countries. This feature allows users to interact with items on their screens, providing assistance with files, applications, and on-screen content. Users can request analyses, summaries, or guidance on specific software features. Copilot Vision can connect multiple applications or files, helping users manage tasks like scheduling events. To use it, users access the Copilot Windows app, select items to share, and can ask questions about the shared content. The AI respects user privacy by only analyzing explicitly shared content.

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June 13, 2025

Copilot Vision on Windows with Highlights is now available in the U.S.

Copilot Vision has launched in the United States for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. It provides real-time assistance and insights to enhance productivity by analyzing content and engaging in conversation. Users can share two apps simultaneously, allowing Copilot to offer context and guidance across platforms. The feature includes Highlights for specific guidance and is initiated through the Copilot app. It is part of Copilot Labs, which also includes Deep Research and file search capabilities. Copilot Vision will soon expand to additional non-European countries.

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June 13, 2025

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI helper is now available on Windows in the US

Microsoft has rolled out an update for its Copilot assistant, introducing a feature called Copilot Vision for Windows 10 and 11 users in the United States. This feature allows users to share up to two applications with the assistant for interactive conversations about on-screen content. Copilot Vision is designed to analyze information, provide guidance, and respond to inquiries in real time. The update also includes a Highlights functionality that helps users accomplish specific tasks within applications. To access Copilot Vision, users can launch the Copilot app, click the glasses icon, and select the apps to share. Microsoft plans to expand this feature to users in non-European countries soon, following initial testing with Copilot Pro subscribers.

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June 13, 2025

Copilot Vision on Windows with Highlights now available in US

Copilot Vision has officially launched in the U.S. for Windows 10 and 11 PCs, providing real-time assistance tailored to user needs. It analyzes screen content and offers insights as users work on tasks such as browsing or document editing. The Highlights feature allows users to request visual guidance for specific tasks, showing them where to click and what steps to take. For example, it can provide packing recommendations based on travel itinerary details. Additional information on maximizing its capabilities is available on the Copilot blog.

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May 13, 2025

Copilot can finally do my job of telling my mother how to use her PC

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision, a feature designed to provide step-by-step guidance for tasks on Windows, particularly aimed at less tech-savvy users. Key features include "Highlights," which allows users to share images of applications and ask specific questions about tasks. Copilot Vision can also manage two applications simultaneously, enabling users to compare lists from different sources. The update for the Copilot app (version 1.25044.92.0 and higher) is being rolled out across Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store, but is currently limited to users in the United States and requires enrollment in the Insider Channel.

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May 12, 2025

Copilot on Windows: Windows Insiders can now use Vision with 2 apps and new Highlights feature with 1 app

The Microsoft Copilot app on Windows has received an update that enhances Copilot Vision, allowing users to share a single browser or app window for guided assistance with specific tasks. Users can ask Copilot to highlight areas of interest within the shared window. The update also introduces support for sharing up to two applications simultaneously, enabling Copilot to analyze and provide insights across both. The update is identified as version 1.25044.92.0 and higher and is being rolled out to Insiders in the U.S. via the Microsoft Store. Users can provide feedback through the app.

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May 11, 2025

Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect from Copilot, Windows 11 and AI agents

Microsoft's commitment to artificial intelligence and its Copilot initiative is ongoing, with a focus on AI at the upcoming Microsoft Build developer conference from May 19 to 22. The conference will highlight AI, which has become a central theme in recent years. CEO Satya Nadella and CTO Kevin Scott will host the opening keynote, available for viewing on the Build website, with real-time updates provided by Engadget. This year, discussions are expected to include the integration of AI agents into the Windows 11 Settings app, enhancements to File Explorer for easier file management, and upgrades to the start menu for app discovery. A notable feature for Copilot, called Copilot Vision, will allow the AI assistant to observe user activities and engage in relevant dialogue, with an expanded version teased for desktop environments. In March 2025, Microsoft introduced a "Researcher" tool within Copilot for Microsoft 365 subscribers, enabling research aggregation from various sources. There has been no announcement regarding its availability for free users, but potential plans may be revealed at Build 2025. Additionally, updates on Azure, .NET, and GitHub will be part of the conference agenda.

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May 7, 2025

A New Start Menu and More Major Upgrades Are Coming to Windows 11

Microsoft announced significant upgrades for Windows 11, including enhancements to the Start menu, Copilot AI, and utilities like Paint and the Snipping Tool. The Start menu will become larger, more customizable, and user-friendly, allowing users to view all apps at once, hide recommended shortcuts, and increase the size of the pinned apps panel. A "phone companion" feature will be integrated into the Start menu. These changes are expected to roll out to the Windows Insider channel within the next month. File Explorer will introduce AI actions for document summarization and image editing directly from the right-click menu. Notepad will gain AI text generation and summarization features, along with lightweight formatting options like bold, italic, lists, and Markdown support. Copilot Vision will allow users to interact with AI regarding on-screen content. Some features will debut on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon chipsets, including an AI agent in Settings to assist users with adjustments and the Click to Do feature for scheduling meetings and launching Immersive Reader mode. The Photos app will introduce a relight feature for dynamic lighting control. Paint will gain capabilities for creating custom stickers from text prompts and an AI-powered object select tool. The Snipping Tool will receive enhancements like intelligent screenshot cropping, text extraction, and a color picker. The Narrator on Copilot+ PCs will be upgraded to provide rich descriptions of images.

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May 6, 2025

Microsoft will soon allow AI to change your Windows 11 settings

Microsoft is introducing a new AI assistant within the Windows 11 settings app, designed to assist users by adjusting settings upon request and providing guidance on tasks. The AI assistant will be positioned at the top of the Settings app and will have the ability to autonomously adjust settings with user approval. It is currently available on Copilot+ PCs and will soon roll out to Windows Insiders on standard x86-powered systems, though an official release date for all Windows 11 users has not yet been announced. Additionally, the Photos app will receive new dynamic lighting controls, the Snipping Tool will feature an improved cropping area, a text extractor, and a color picker. AI integration will also extend to File Explorer, allowing users to engage with files through AI actions. A significant update called Copilot Vision will enable users to share browser and app windows with Copilot for enhanced assistance. These features will first be tested through the Windows Insider program before being released to the general public.