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As Windows 11 turns into an AI OS, Microsoft Copilot boss does not understand how AI is underwhelming
Winsage
December 1, 2025

As Windows 11 turns into an AI OS, Microsoft Copilot boss does not understand how AI is underwhelming

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, noted user frustration with the aggressive integration of AI into Windows 11, despite the company's efforts to enhance user experience with features like Copilot, which operates on models similar to ChatGPT. Windows 11 includes various AI functionalities, such as Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision, and aims to transform the OS into an "agentic OS" with features like Copilot Actions in Microsoft Edge. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with AI being present in applications like Notepad and File Explorer, perceiving it as intrusive rather than beneficial. Microsoft 365 applications have also integrated Copilot functionalities, but concerns about safety and privacy persist. User feedback indicates a desire for more thoughtful AI integration, as many feel that AI is being applied to problems that do not exist, leading to stress and uncertainty regarding the operating system's control.
Gemini for Android Auto is starting to replace Google Assistant
AppWizard
November 7, 2025

Gemini for Android Auto is starting to replace Google Assistant

Gemini is being introduced as a replacement for Google Assistant on select Android Auto systems, marking a significant transition in Google's rollout of Gemini, which has already been implemented on Android, Wear OS, and Google Home. Users have begun noticing Gemini in various beta builds due to a server-side update. The initial announcement of Gemini's integration into vehicles was made during Google I/O, with indications that it would be available "this fall." Reports indicate that users started experiencing Gemini in their vehicles on November 5, linked to Android Auto versions 15.6 and 15.7 in beta testing. Gemini retains the "Hey Google" wake word and offers enhanced natural-language processing capabilities and Gemini Live support for real-time conversations. It also integrates with Google Maps for smarter navigation and can translate text messages in over 40 languages. Users have found Gemini effective in managing complex requests and remembering personal preferences, with broader access expected soon as Android Auto is integrated into approximately 250 million vehicles.
Windows 11's Snipping Tool just got a Google Lens-like feature - here's how to use it
Winsage
October 24, 2025

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool just got a Google Lens-like feature – here’s how to use it

The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 has been upgraded to include a visual search engine that utilizes Bing to provide additional information about captured content, such as images, text, and mathematical equations. Users can perform a visual search by capturing content on their screen and then right-clicking the image to select "Visual Search with Bing," which redirects them to Bing for related search results. The tool allows users to translate text, copy visible text, and solve mathematical equations. Users can also mark up, edit, and fine-tune images, with built-in OCR technology for text extraction. To use this feature, users need to ensure they have the latest version of the Snipping Tool, which can be updated through the Microsoft Store.
Nano Banana may bring Google Messages into the creative imaging chaos
AppWizard
October 17, 2025

Nano Banana may bring Google Messages into the creative imaging chaos

Recent leaks indicate that Google Messages may soon incorporate the Nano Banana update, which includes an AI image generator activated by long-pressing an image in chats. Google has begun rolling out Nano Banana across various platforms, including NotebookLM, Google Lens, and Google Photos. NotebookLM users can generate images in styles like Watercolor, Anime, and Retro Print. Google Lens will feature a new "Create" button for modifying photos using Nano Banana prompts. The Gemini app, which includes Nano Banana, has gained 10 million new users and generated over 200 million images since its launch, with a popular prompt for transforming individuals into figurines.
Google’s Nano Banana AI image tool is taking over your favorite apps
AppWizard
October 14, 2025

Google’s Nano Banana AI image tool is taking over your favorite apps

NotebookLM allows users to generate visuals in six styles, including Watercolor and Anime, and convert notes into narrated video summaries. Google is evolving Search and Google Lens with a new Create mode for instant editing using Nano Banana. Integration with Google Photos is forthcoming for AI-powered edits. Nano Banana, initially part of the Gemini framework, is expanding into consumer applications, enhancing image generation and editing capabilities. It can modify backgrounds, adjust styles, merge images, and create custom illustrations from text. Each output includes watermarks for identification. Since its launch in 2025, Nano Banana has attracted over 10 million new users to the Gemini platform.
These two AI shortcuts have become an invaluable part of my Android experience
AppWizard
October 4, 2025

These two AI shortcuts have become an invaluable part of my Android experience

Android Central's Editor's Desk discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in Android devices, highlighting features like Gemini and Circle to Search that enhance user experience. These features are easily accessible from the bottom of the screen, with Circle to Search allowing users to capture on-screen content for quick searches, and Gemini enabling a swipe gesture to activate the AI assistant. The setup process for these features varies by brand: - Pixel: Settings > System > Navigation mode > Gesture navigation settings > Swipe to invoke assistant. - Motorola: Settings > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation settings > Swipe for Assistant. - OnePlus: Settings > System & update > System navigation > Gestures > Digital Assistant from Google. Samsung has removed the swipe-to-assist feature in One UI 7, leading to user confusion, as the power button is now used for this function, complicating phone shutdown. Alternatives like back tap or voice activation exist but are less convenient. The One Hand Operation Plus module in Good Lock allows for a new gesture but lacks the simplicity of the original swipe. The absence of the swipe gesture in Samsung's interface is seen as a puzzling decision, and the article notes that many consumers are still cautious about AI technology.
Google might be giving Microsoft a master class in search with an 'app for Windows'
AppWizard
September 20, 2025

Google might be giving Microsoft a master class in search with an ‘app for Windows’

The "Google app for Windows" was announced on September 19 and is currently in testing within Google's Search Labs for PC users. The app can be accessed by pressing the Alt+Space key combo, which brings up a Google Search bar that includes Google Lens for searching or translating items on the screen without disrupting workflow. It allows web searches and searches through Google Drive files, installed applications, and downloaded content. The app is available for English-speaking users in the U.S. on Windows 10 or higher, with limited space for testing. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and replicate user-friendly features found in Google's Pixel devices. Additionally, significant upgrades to Chrome are expected, including a Gemini icon for advanced AI services and an AI Mode in the omnibox for complex inquiries.
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