Finally, Microsoft has successfully integrated Copilot AI into its Microsoft Launcher for Android smartphones
Microsoft’s Launcher app for Android gets the Copilot AI treatment in the latest update in the beta channel.
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What you need to know
It took longer than expected, but Microsoft has finally added itsCopilot AIto itsMicrosoft Launcher appfor Android smartphones.
In an update dated May 27th, version 6.240402.2.1139391, at least for those enrolled in the beta (via the Google Play store), get a nice welcome message that the app now has Copilot weaved throughout.
What’s new: Microsoft Launcher v6.240402.2.1139391
Copilot in Your Feed We’re thrilled to enhance your Microsoft Launcher experience with the integration of Copilot right into your feed. This update brings your everyday Al companion closer to you:
More specifically, the search widget now has the Copilot icon instead of the Bing one, which seemed really out of place for the last six months.
But the bigger change is now in theFeedfeature, which users can access by swiping right to revealGlance,News, and now, in between them,Copilot.
The UI for Copilot here is the same as the web version orthe standalone Copilot app, letting users ask questions via audio, typing, or photo upload.
Of course, like everything else, users who aren’t into Copilot can not have Copilot show in the Feed or hide the Feed altogether. You can even reorder Copilot to make it first or last in your feed.
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Interestingly, compared to the full Copilot standalone Android app, the Launcher version seems to lack some advanced features like Designer, Vacation Planner, Cooking Assistant, Fitness Trainer, and Notebook, which are displayed in the full app along with a Copilot Pro subscription.
Either way, you now have easier access to Microsoft Copilot, whether you rely on Microsoft Launcher, prefer the standalone app, or enjoy using both.
This Android launcher features a sleek design compatible with various Microsoft services, such as Microsoft To Do and Microsoft 365. The most recent update introduces Microsoft Copilot into the Feed and search widget.
Boost your productivity with Microsoft Copilot, the secure AI-powered assistant that enables you to discover, create, and accomplish tasks throughout all aspects of your life, now available for Android smartphones and tablets.
Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central. He is also the head reviewer,podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007, when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and watches. He has been reviewing laptops since 2015 and is particularly fond of 2-in-1 convertibles, ARM processors, new form factors, and thin-and-light PCs. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, watched people sleep (for medical purposes!), and ran the projectors at movie theaters because it was fun.
