For Microsoft’s 50th birthday, the company isn’t just blowing out candles—it’s lighting a fire under its AI-powered Copilot assistant. As someone who’s been closely following Copilot’s development over the last couple of years, this latest upgrade feels like a real leap forward. Microsoft is packing in capabilities that make Copilot more useful, intuitive, and interactive across the board.
Copilot Can Now Take Action on Websites
This is the one that caught my eye first: Copilot can now browse and interact with “most websites” directly. Microsoft says you can ask it to book tickets, reserve a table, or even order flowers for your partner. They’ve already teamed up with major platforms like Booking.com, Expedia, OpenTable, Kayak, and more to support these capabilities from day one.
Imagine telling Copilot, “Book a weekend getaway for two in Napa Valley,” and watching it actually take care of everything—from browsing prices to finalizing the booking. That’s not just AI assistance. That’s having a digital concierge.
This isn’t exactly new in the AI space—OpenAI’s Operator and tools from Perplexity have done similar things—but it’s exciting to see Microsoft throwing its weight behind this kind of functionality.
Copilot Can Track Deals Online
Taking a cue from Perplexity again, Copilot can now keep an eye on product prices. Just tell it what you’re looking for and it will ping you when a deal pops up. So whether it’s a new laptop or flight tickets, this could be a game changer for anyone trying to save some money.
Real-Time Video Analysis on Phones
Another feature that blew my mind: Copilot can now “see” using your phone’s camera or photo gallery. Whether it’s a flower you can’t identify, a dish you don’t recognize, or even a piece of furniture, Copilot can provide real-time contextual answers based on visual input. This works on both Android and iOS and finally bridges the gap between text-based AI and real-world objects.
Desktop Integration Gets a Boost
The Copilot app on Windows has also leveled up. It can now analyze what’s on your desktop, help organize files, adjust settings, and more. Microsoft is starting with Windows Insiders, but it’s a clear step toward deeper operating system integration. That said, I’m hoping they’ve built in solid safeguards to prevent it from misreading sensitive files or messing up important system settings.
Pages and Deep Research Features
This part feels like Microsoft’s answer to ChatGPT’s Canvas and Claude’s Artifacts. The new “Pages” feature lets you organize notes and research into a smart canvas that Copilot can then convert into documents or projects. Paired with the new “Deep Research” feature, Copilot can now pull and analyze information from documents, websites, and even images to help answer complex questions.
As someone who does a lot of research-heavy writing, I can already see the time this is going to save.
Personalized Memory and Tailored Experiences
Copilot now remembers things about you—like your preferences, frequently asked queries, favorite foods, or even movie genres you like. This means it can offer more personalized suggestions over time. Microsoft is emphasizing that users have full control over what gets remembered or deleted, which is good because persistent memory in AI tools can be a privacy nightmare if not handled well.
Podcast-Like Audio Overviews
One of the cooler content features is the new ability for Copilot to generate AI-powered podcasts. Think of it as two digital hosts chatting about whatever article, paper, or website you feed into it. You can interrupt them with questions mid-dialogue, and they’ll actually respond to you. It's like having an on-demand discussion panel that’s tailored just for you.
Microsoft Copilot has always been promising, but honestly, it’s felt like it was playing catch-up with ChatGPT and Gemini. With this update, it finally feels like Microsoft is setting the pace, not just keeping up.
Between real-time visual analysis, smart task automation, deep research capabilities, and proactive personalization, Copilot is now a serious productivity powerhouse. It’s also clear Microsoft is laying the foundation for a much deeper integration across devices and platforms.
I’ll be testing these features over the next few weeks and will share how they perform in real-world scenarios. But so far, this is looking like the biggest leap forward for Copilot since it launched.
Let me know if you’ve tried these features already or if you’re still on the fence about using Copilot!
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