Microsoft is starting to roll out the Moments 5 update for Windows 11. The update brings a lot of improvements and a bunch of built-in features. These include more options to control PCs, improved Copilot features, a new Generative Erase option in Photos, Voice Shortcuts, improved Snap layouts, and more.
It is to be noted that not all features will be enabled right away so users will have to wait a few more days to start using them. Here are the x features coming to Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is getting more abilities by introducing plugins integrating third-party services. Among them are OpenTable and Instacart which will allow users to make a dinner reservation or order food. Microsoft will also be rolling out Shopify, Klarna, and Kayak plugins over the next month.
Microsoft also previewed various Copilot commands that can be given to the AI chatbot to control various settings. The company is adding more commands to the portfolio. The new commands rolling out today include:
Settings:
Turn on/off battery saver
Show device information
Show system information
Show battery information
Open storage page
Accessibility:
Launch Live Captions
Launch Narrator
Launch Screen Magnifier
Open Voice Access page
Open Text size page
Open contrast themes page
Launch Voice
Device Information:
Show available Wi-Fi network
Display IP Address
Show Available Storage space
Empty Recycle Bin
AI-enhanced Photos features
Microsoft is rolling out new versions of Photos and Clipchamp powered by AI features that make editing photos and videos easier.
While Photos is getting Generative Erase that will allow users to select and remove unwanted objects from images, Clipchamp can eliminate gaps or silence from videos.
Voice Access and Narrator updates
Windows 11 update is bringing more accessibility features like Voice Access and Narrator enhancements. Voice Access will allow users to control Windows 11 using voice. Users can also create new custom voice shortcuts that perform commands using voice.
“You can now create custom commands to quickly accomplish what you’re trying to do using just a single phrase. From pasting text and media, pressing keyboard keys or mouse clicks, to opening folders, files, apps or URLs, Voice Shortcuts are there to help,” said Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president, consumer chief marketing officer.
Windows 11 is also getting multi-display functionality to make navigating a multiple monitor setup easier by using voice commands across connected screens.
Other features
Intelligent Snap suggestions: Snap suggestions help users quickly organise open apps based on how they are used.
Widgets: There is an updated Widgets board that will allow users to create a focused board based on the Widgets that users work with the most.
Windows Ink: Windows Ink enables natural writing on pen-capable PCs. With this update, Windows Ink will be available in Photos, Paint, WhatsApp and Messenger.
Windows Autopatch is now a unifying Windows update management solution that will provide a single way in which organisations can manage updates.
“Windows Autopatch provides the update solution for Windows PCs, Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft Edge and Teams, and will now leverage AI to program the necessary updates and reduce the impact on team productivity,” the company said.
Phone Link: This system in Windows 11 will now include the ability to access recent photos or to use an Android phone running Android 9 or higher as a webcam on video conferencing apps. The feature is rolling out for Windows Insiders to test.