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In a recent update on the Windows Insider blog, Microsoft has announced a temporary halt to the rollout of new Copilot features in Windows 11.
This decision, according to the tech giant, stems from a commitment to refining these features based on user feedback.
For existing users of the Copilot feature, Microsoft assures that functionality will remain unaffected during this pause period.
The company aims to continue evolving new ideas in collaboration with Windows Insiders.
The announcement comes ahead of Microsoft's upcoming AI event scheduled for May 20th, where enthusiasts anticipate glimpses into the future of the platform.
With 2024 marked as "the year of the AI PC" and the introduction of a new Copilot key on Windows keyboards, expectations are running high.
Among the anticipated developments are new Surface laptops featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors, designed to run Windows on Arm architecture and compete directly with Apple's M3-powered MacBook Air.
In terms of software updates, Windows users can look forward to an AI Explorer app reminiscent of the Windows 10 Timeline feature.
This app is expected to enhance productivity by seamlessly resuming tasks across various devices, embodying the concept of a "Copilot for every person."
Recent Copilot features tested in preview versions of Windows include dynamic taskbar icons that animate to indicate when AI assistance is available.
Also, users can hover over these icons to access options such as AI-generated text summaries.
Another notable feature allows Copilot to transition from the sidebar to a standard application window, offering users greater flexibility in resizing and positioning. This functionality began rolling out to the Canary channel in March.
Recent builds deployed to both the Dev and Beta channels address issues such as Copilot auto-launching after system restarts.
Furthermore, users can now duplicate tabs in File Explorer via a new shortcut in the right-click menu.
Of particular interest to enthusiasts monitoring system performance, Microsoft has updated memory speed units in Task Manager to reflect DDR-ready MT/s counts, replacing the outdated MHz measurement.
As Microsoft continues to refine and innovate its Copilot features, users can anticipate a more polished and efficient Windows experience in the near future.
