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Winsage

April 15, 2025

There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It

Companies are integrating artificial intelligence into their software, with recent updates to Windows applications like Paint and Notepad showcasing AI enhancements. In Windows Paint, a Copilot button introduces three features: 1. Image Creator: Users can generate images from descriptive prompts, selecting styles for the output. 2. Generative Erase: This tool lets users remove unwanted elements from images and fills in the background using surrounding pixels. 3. Remove Background: This feature isolates the main subject of an image by turning the background white. Generative Erase and Remove Background are free, while Image Creator requires AI credits available through Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscriptions. In Windows Notepad, the Copilot button offers features to refine existing text: 1. Make shorter and Make longer: Adjusts the length of selected text. 2. Change tone: Modifies the text's tone to be inspirational, formal, casual, or humorous. 3. Change format: Restructures text into lists, marketing language, or poetry. 4. Rewrite: Provides previews of rewritten text for selection. Notepad's AI-powered rewrites are limited for free users, with extensive use requiring AI credits tied to a Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription. The Copilot button can be disabled in settings for a distraction-free experience.

AppWizard

April 15, 2025

My 5 favorite AI apps on Android right now – and how I use them

AI has integrated into daily life, especially for Android users due to Google's embedding of AI capabilities in the operating system. Key AI apps for Android include: 1. Google Gemini: The default AI app that enhances user experience without installation. It features Gemini Live for complex queries and can be used as a handy assistant. 2. Perplexity: An AI-driven query app with an intuitive interface for news summaries and organizing queries. It is free and serves as a default search engine for some users. 3. DeepSeek: An AI development firm from China offering two apps on Google Play: Deep Think (AI chatbot) and DeepSeek (AI assistant), which handles deep queries and basic searches. It is free but requires account registration. 4. Microsoft Copilot: A versatile AI tool for standard queries, drafting, and image creation. It summarizes news and requires a Microsoft account for access. 5. Opera's Aria: An AI tool integrated into the Opera browser, offering standard query capabilities and voice-to-text functionality. It requires installation but is free to use without a subscription.

AppWizard

March 21, 2025

ChatGPT could soon get improved image generation capabilities (APK teardown)

Recent code discoveries in the ChatGPT Android application indicate an upcoming enhancement in its image generation capabilities, with a focus on improved accuracy and detail. The latest version, ChatGPT v1.2025.077, includes strings suggesting a "reimagined" image generation experience, which may result in longer processing times. New prompt variations for image creation have been identified, and the term “ImageGen” suggests a defined branding for this functionality. Currently, ChatGPT uses OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 model for image generation, but details on the technical aspects of the improvements and their availability for free and paid users remain unclear.

Winsage

February 21, 2025

Microsoft Paint’s AI features for Windows 11 out in more regions, including Image Creator

Microsoft is expanding the accessibility of its MS Paint application on Windows 11, introducing an update that enhances the Paint Creator mode for users outside the United States. This update includes the "Image Creator" button, which uses Bing's AI capabilities to generate images, now available to a broader audience. Users need a Microsoft 365 subscription and Copilot Pro to access the Paint Image Creator, which operates on OpenAI’s DALL-E technology. The process involves entering a text description, selecting a style, and generating three image variants. Users must have a Microsoft account to track usage and a Microsoft 365 subscription to utilize the Paint Image Creator with an increased limit on AI credits. The Paint Creator operates on an “AI Credits” system, providing 60 credits monthly for image generation. Additionally, Microsoft is rolling out the Generative Erase feature, allowing users to remove objects from images using AI.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Devs need to disclose if game uses genAI on Itch.io

Developers on Itch.io are now required to disclose the use of generative AI in their gaming projects. They must specify if their game incorporates generative AI and detail its applications, including graphics, sound, text, dialogue, and code. Games utilizing generative AI will be tagged accordingly, with distinct tags for specific functions. Generative AI is defined as systems that produce new content by learning from extensive datasets, such as ChatGPT for text and DALL-E for images. Developers are encouraged to use the AI Disclosure section on their project’s edit page for accurate tagging. However, projects using self-contained algorithms that do not rely on large datasets are exempt from these requirements, as are traditional game AI functionalities like NPC pathfinding and procedural level generation.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Meta improves calls and adds useful features in Messenger

Meta has introduced several enhancements to its Messenger app, including HD video call support, which is automatically enabled on Wi-Fi and can be activated during mobile data calls. Users can adjust noise suppression settings and audio output preferences in the Call Settings menu. The app now allows users to leave voice or video messages. AI-generated backgrounds are accessible during calls by entering a description, and AI-generated image creation is available in Messenger chats, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, hands-free calling and messaging through Apple's Siri voice assistant have been implemented, allowing users to send messages or initiate calls without direct interaction with their devices.

Winsage

November 20, 2024

Windows and Office get smart: An overview of Microsoft’s AI services

Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence across its software ecosystem, particularly in Windows and Office applications. The AI assistant Copilot is accessible via the taskbar or Start menu and operates through the Edge browser, allowing users to engage with AI for tasks like generating text and creating images. Copilot is embedded in Microsoft Edge, enabling users to ask questions and receive answers powered by Bing, with options for different conversational styles. The Edge integration offers enhanced capabilities such as summarizing web content and utilizing plugins for travel and dining searches, which are not available in the standalone app. Microsoft's Paint application has been upgraded with Cocreator and Image Creator features that use AI to generate images based on user descriptions, leveraging Dall-e technology from OpenAI. The Image Creator operates through Microsoft’s cloud resources, while Cocreator processes locally on Copilot Plus devices. The Windows Photo Viewer has a generative erase function that allows users to remove unwanted objects from photos, intelligently filling in gaps left behind. Microsoft has developed PCs with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle AI tasks locally, enhancing performance and addressing data privacy concerns. The Designer feature has expanded from PowerPoint to Word, providing AI-driven design suggestions, but requires a paid Microsoft 365 subscription. The Copilot Pro subscription allows for text generation, template creation, and data analysis in Excel, though some limitations exist. AI capabilities have also been integrated into tools like Clipchamp and Teams for video creation and communication management. Microsoft has paused the rollout of the Recall feature, which tracks user activity through screenshots, due to privacy concerns.

AppWizard

October 23, 2024

One simple prompt can make AI images come alive in Facebook Messenger and Instagram

Meta AI is leading in AI image generation, allowing users to create an unlimited number of images without typical constraints. Unlike Google’s Gemini and ChatGPT's DALL-E 3, which have restrictions on creating images of people and daily limits, Meta AI permits the generation of images of individuals (not famous ones) without hassle. Access to Meta AI is easy, especially via Meta's social apps like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Users can engage with the AI by tapping an icon in Messenger, allowing for interactive conversations and group chat involvement. The image generation feature enables users to create images by typing prompts like “Imagine” followed by a scene description. Users can refine images and request animations, with a dedicated 'Animate' button available on the meta.ai website for added convenience.

Winsage

September 18, 2024

Use Windows like a pro: 11 keyboard shortcuts that are super-handy

- The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 allows users to capture screenshots or screen recordings, with options for different selection types. Command: Windows key + Shift + S. - To minimize all open windows and reveal the desktop, use the command: Windows key + D. - To launch Task Manager and terminate unresponsive applications, use the command: Ctrl + Shift + Esc. - To launch Copilot quickly, use the command: Windows key + C. - To cycle between browser tabs, use the command: Ctrl + Tab; to navigate counterclockwise, use Ctrl + Shift + Tab. - To permanently delete a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin, use the command: Shift + Delete. - To undo the last action, use the command: Ctrl + Z. - To lock your PC, use the command: Windows key + L. - To open the emoji menu, use the command: Windows key + . (period). - To see all open windows and switch between desktops, use the command: Windows key + Tab. - To activate ‘Sticky keys’ for easier command execution, press Shift repeatedly for 5 times.

Winsage

September 4, 2024

Microsoft Expands Its Copilot+ Windows AI Platform to the Latest AMD, Intel Chips

Microsoft is expanding its Copilot+ artificial intelligence services to include the latest processors from AMD and Intel, moving away from exclusive support for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series. The new offerings will feature AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, enhancing capabilities such as live captioning, translation, generative AI image creation, and AI-powered effects. The rollout for users with compatible systems is scheduled to begin in November, while the Recall feature will have an updated preview for Windows Insider members in October.