Microsoft is giving Windows a pretty huge update — and it’s not about speed or looks this time. It’s about talking to your computer and having it actually do things for you.
Copilot, Microsoft’s own assistant, is about to get a serious glow-up. No more clicking around or hunting through settings — you’ll just speak your request out loud. Need to open a document, fire up Word, or dim the screen? Copilot’s got it covered.
It’s one of those updates that makes your PC feel a bit more like a person — and a lot less like a machine.
The new features coming to Windows
“Hey, Copilot”
Just like you’d call out “Hey Siri” or “Hey Google,” Windows will soon respond to “Hey, Copilot.” After that, you can simply talk to it — ask to open an app, search something up, or play some music — and it’ll take care of it for you.
It might not sound life-changing, but it really shifts how you use your PC. Imagine walking across the room and saying, “Hey Copilot, open Chrome,” and it just… does it. Simple, right?
And if you’re still using Windows 10, heads up — support is ending soon. Microsoft clearly wants everyone moving toward the newer AI-powered Windows 11 experience.
Copilot Vision
This one’s cool. Copilot Vision means the assistant can “see” what’s on your screen — but only when you allow it. Let’s say you’re staring at a long report or a photo. You can ask, “What’s this about?” or “Summarize this,” and it’ll respond instantly.
The key part? You’re in charge. Nothing happens unless you say so. It’s kind of like Microsoft’s other smart features, like AI photo organization in Windows, where the system quietly helps without being pushy.
Copilot Actions
This is where things start feeling futuristic. With Copilot Actions, your computer stops being reactive and starts being useful. You can say things like “rename these files” or “turn on dark mode,” and it just… does it.
Microsoft calls it “agentic AI,” which is fancy talk for an AI that can act when you ask. And it’s not just PCs — we’re seeing similar tech in phones too. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is bringing the same kind of intelligent automation to Android devices.
Works on all Windows 11 PCs
Here’s the nice part — you don’t need to buy a shiny new computer for this. Microsoft says these features will come to all Windows 11 PCs, not just the high-end ones.
Sure, newer machines might handle them faster, but the goal is to make AI tools available for everyone. If you’re curious how this type of tech works behind the scenes, we covered it in a story about OpenAI’s AgentKit workflow builder. It’s basically the same idea — AI that knows how to take action.
A few things to keep in mind
Now, this stuff is still rolling out. You might not see all of it right away. Microsoft’s testing everything in small batches before it lands on everyone’s PCs.
Privacy is another big deal here. You’ll always have control over what Copilot can see or do. It won’t listen or watch unless you give permission.
And yeah, it’s still learning. Sometimes it might mishear you or do something unexpected. That’s just how AI grows — a few bumps before it gets truly smooth.
The big idea
At the heart of it, Microsoft wants your computer to feel more like a helper than a device. You’ll still have your mouse and keyboard, but soon your voice will become just as powerful.
It’s a shift that makes Windows feel a bit more personal — less cold, more connected. Over time, your PC could stop feeling like a screen and start acting like a teammate that knows how to help.
Last Updated on October 16, 2025 by Lucy
