A few months ago, Microsoft gave a sneak peek at a new “native” Copilot app for Windows, but the excitement quickly faded when users discovered that the program was still just a web app.
Now, Microsoft has finally listened to its users with the official release of a truly “native” Copilot app, built using XAML specifically for Windows 11. In addition, the latest update also makes the app more useful for less experienced users who want to know how to adjust specific settings on their computers in the simplest way.
Here is the official announcement from Microsoft:
As of right now, the updated Copilot app (version 1.25023.101.0) is rolling out early to Insider testers across all channels. Note that the update is rolling out gradually, so you may not get it right away. However, you can try installing the update on your computer even if you're not an Insider. Here's how:
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