Microsoft has announced it will soon roll out a range of new AI-powered features exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. Alongside enhancements to existing tools like Click to Do, the company is introducing innovative capabilities including an agentic AI experience in the Settings app that can offer personalized recommendations and adjust device settings on behalf of users. Additionally, Microsoft apps such as Photos, Paint, Snipping Tool, and Narrator are receiving powerful new updates. These features will begin rolling out to Windows Insiders shortly.
New Microsoft Surface Devices
Microsoft has also unveiled its latest Surface hardware, which includes a 13-inch Surface Laptop and a 12-inch Surface Pro, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus processor. These devices are currently available for pre-order in India and will officially launch on July 15.
New Microsoft Copilot+ PC Features
Agent in Settings
Microsoft is introducing an intelligent AI agent in the Settings app, designed to comprehend user intent and automate common tasks. Users can use natural language prompts such as:
- “How to control my PC by voice”
- “My mouse pointer is too small”
The AI will either suggest steps to solve the issue or carry out the changes directly (with user permission).
Initially, this feature will be available to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel devices to follow. English language input will be supported at launch.
New Actions in Click to Do
Click to Do, which offers contextual shortcuts such as copying text from images or removing backgrounds, is gaining new capabilities:
- Use Ask Copilot to act on text or images
- Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to write content in Word
- Convert highlighted text into a bulleted list
- Export an on-screen table to Excel
- Practice reading highlighted text aloud using Reading Coach
- Open Immersive Reader for an enhanced reading experience
- Schedule a Teams meeting directly from an email
Some of these features are already being deployed to Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs, with the rest coming later this month.
Enhanced Windows Search
The enhanced Windows Search experience is now expanding to more regions. This update allows users to:
- Search for specific Windows settings
- Easily find and install apps from the Microsoft Store
- Search within the Photos app to locate specific images
Photos Relight
The Relight feature in the Microsoft Photos app brings dynamic lighting controls to images. Users will be able to:
- Place up to three adjustable light sources
- Configure light color and reposition focus points
- Adjust brightness and intensity
- Apply preset lighting styles instantly
Relight will debut first on Snapdragon X Series Copilot+ PCs, with broader support for AMD and Intel coming later this year.
New Paint Capabilities
Two new AI-powered features are launching in Paint for Copilot+ PCs:
- Sticker Generator: Create digital stickers from simple text prompts; usable on canvas, in documents, or in chats.
- Object Select: Offers smart selection for isolating and editing specific elements on the canvas.
These updates will be rolled out to Windows Insiders later this month.
New Features for Snipping Tool
The Windows Snipping Tool is getting major enhancements:
- Perfect Screenshot: Automatically crops capture area precisely, with crop handles for adjustments.
- Text Extractor: Enables users to copy text directly from images or screenshots.
- Color Picker: Allows extraction of exact color values from anywhere on screen.
Microsoft has also enhanced the tool’s diffusion-based model to deliver faster and more accurate results, similar to the ones used in Paint’s Cocreator and generative fill.
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New Features in Narrator
Narrator, the built-in screen reader, now supports rich image descriptions, adding contextual detail for charts, UI elements, and photos. This enhancement is especially helpful for users who are blind or have low vision, offering better understanding of content lacking alt text.
This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon X Series Copilot+ PCs, with AMD and Intel support coming soon.
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