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Winsage

March 4, 2025

I Tried Microsoft Copilot’s Mac App, and You Probably Shouldn’t

Many users in the tech community are looking for ways to hide or remove Copilot from Windows, as they find AI tools bothersome. In contrast, Microsoft has launched Copilot for Mac, which mirrors the web-based experience and includes features like a system-wide keyboard shortcut (Option-Space) for quick access. The Mac version has a menu bar icon for easy access and adapts to the Mac's Appearance settings. However, it lacks some integration features, such as a screenshot button, requiring users to manually upload screenshots for analysis. Copilot can assist with tasks like coding, research, and academic help, and the free version provides access to real-time web information. The Mac and Windows versions of Copilot are similar in capabilities, and users may prefer trying the web version before installation.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Perplexity’s AI assistant goes mobile on Android

Perplexity AI has launched a new Android app called the Perplexity Assistant, available on the Google Play Store. The app is designed to assist with various tasks through voice, text, and camera interactions, and it can converse in 15 languages. It utilizes Perplexity’s proprietary search engine to provide real-time web information and maintain context across multiple tasks. Users can perform activities such as booking rides, identifying objects, and making restaurant reservations through voice commands. The app is free and aims to integrate Perplexity’s AI into users' daily workflows. Perplexity has also introduced an API called Sonar for businesses and acquired the professional social media platform Read.cv.