The Copilot app has recently introduced an intriguing feature for Windows 11 users, allowing the application to launch automatically in the background upon desktop boot-up. This enhancement, part of version 1.25014.121.0, enables a seamless experience right from login, eliminating the need for manual initiation each time. Users can now find this option nestled within the updated settings menu, where the familiar choices to open quick view, access settings, and pin to start remain, albeit with the removal of the “pin to taskbar” option.
This new functionality proves particularly beneficial for those who frequently utilize the Alt+Space shortcut to engage with the Copilot app. Previously, users had to manually start the app before employing the keyboard shortcut. With the auto-start feature activated, they can now dive straight into the Copilot chat experience with just a keystroke.
Copilot can now “Think Deeper”
In a move that underscores its commitment to enhancing user experience, Microsoft rolled out the “Think Deeper” feature in December for select non-Copilot pro users. This capability leverages the advanced reasoning model known as o1 Strawberry, developed by OpenAI. While the responses generated with Think Deeper enabled may take a bit longer due to their complexity, the results are impressive and align closely with user expectations, as illustrated in the accompanying screenshots.
Copilot Voice AI is now available in various languages
In a significant expansion of its capabilities, Microsoft has broadened the Copilot Voice AI experience to include multiple languages beyond English. The addition of popular languages such as German, Spanish, Hindi, and French positions Copilot as a more formidable competitor to ChatGPT, which has long offered multilingual support in its applications.
The native app that consumes a lot of RAM
Despite these advancements, the Copilot app continues to face criticism for its performance, particularly regarding its status as a web wrapper. Observers from Windows Latest argue that a fully developed native app for Windows is warranted, especially given Microsoft’s extensive branding efforts surrounding Copilot across its services. Over the past several months, Microsoft has been refining the Copilot app experience, transitioning from a sidebar with improved system integration to a Bing search web wrapper, and ultimately to what is now branded as the Native Copilot app. However, this evolution raises questions about the effectiveness of the approach taken.
In December, Microsoft introduced a new Copilot app to the Store, promoting it as a native solution for Windows 11. Unfortunately, rather than enhancing user experience, it appears to have had the opposite effect. Reports indicate that the app can consume between 600 to 800 MB of RAM, with spikes reaching as high as 1.5 GB at times, making it a resource-intensive application. In contrast, users have noted a smoother experience with ChatGPT on MacOS, highlighting a disparity in performance.
As users navigate the new features of the Copilot app on Windows 11, feedback regarding their experiences—both positive and negative—remains invaluable. What aspects of the new Copilot app resonate with you, and which elements leave room for improvement? Your thoughts are welcome in the comments below.
Windows 11’s Microsoft Copilot now auto runs in the background, but it’s still web crap
The Copilot app has recently introduced an intriguing feature for Windows 11 users, allowing the application to launch automatically in the background upon desktop boot-up. This enhancement, part of version 1.25014.121.0, enables a seamless experience right from login, eliminating the need for manual initiation each time. Users can now find this option nestled within the updated settings menu, where the familiar choices to open quick view, access settings, and pin to start remain, albeit with the removal of the “pin to taskbar” option.
This new functionality proves particularly beneficial for those who frequently utilize the Alt+Space shortcut to engage with the Copilot app. Previously, users had to manually start the app before employing the keyboard shortcut. With the auto-start feature activated, they can now dive straight into the Copilot chat experience with just a keystroke.
Copilot can now “Think Deeper”
In a move that underscores its commitment to enhancing user experience, Microsoft rolled out the “Think Deeper” feature in December for select non-Copilot pro users. This capability leverages the advanced reasoning model known as o1 Strawberry, developed by OpenAI. While the responses generated with Think Deeper enabled may take a bit longer due to their complexity, the results are impressive and align closely with user expectations, as illustrated in the accompanying screenshots.
Copilot Voice AI is now available in various languages
In a significant expansion of its capabilities, Microsoft has broadened the Copilot Voice AI experience to include multiple languages beyond English. The addition of popular languages such as German, Spanish, Hindi, and French positions Copilot as a more formidable competitor to ChatGPT, which has long offered multilingual support in its applications.
The native app that consumes a lot of RAM
Despite these advancements, the Copilot app continues to face criticism for its performance, particularly regarding its status as a web wrapper. Observers from Windows Latest argue that a fully developed native app for Windows is warranted, especially given Microsoft’s extensive branding efforts surrounding Copilot across its services. Over the past several months, Microsoft has been refining the Copilot app experience, transitioning from a sidebar with improved system integration to a Bing search web wrapper, and ultimately to what is now branded as the Native Copilot app. However, this evolution raises questions about the effectiveness of the approach taken.
In December, Microsoft introduced a new Copilot app to the Store, promoting it as a native solution for Windows 11. Unfortunately, rather than enhancing user experience, it appears to have had the opposite effect. Reports indicate that the app can consume between 600 to 800 MB of RAM, with spikes reaching as high as 1.5 GB at times, making it a resource-intensive application. In contrast, users have noted a smoother experience with ChatGPT on MacOS, highlighting a disparity in performance.
As users navigate the new features of the Copilot app on Windows 11, feedback regarding their experiences—both positive and negative—remains invaluable. What aspects of the new Copilot app resonate with you, and which elements leave room for improvement? Your thoughts are welcome in the comments below.