Copilot AI Comes to Microsoft Launcher App for Android: All You Need to Know

Copilot AI has been introduced to the Microsoft Launcher app for Android with the latest beta update released on May 27. The launcher app offers Android users a new and alternative home screen experience with features such as a customizable user interface, personalized feed, and quick document viewing. and built-in sticky notes. Copilot AI integration brings artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to the launcher with multi-modal improvements for content creation and fast response to search queries.

Microsoft Launcher gets Copilot AI

The Copilot AI integration was introduced in version 6.240402.2.1139391 of the Microsoft Launcher app. However, it is now a beta version, meaning only those who are enrolled in the beta program on the Google Play Store will be able to take advantage of the Copilot AI features.

The app's changelog says: “We're excited to improve your Microsoft Launcher experience by integrating Copilot right into your feed. This update brings your everyday companion Al closer to you.” It brings the following features:

1. quick access – Microsoft says the new update enables one-swipe access to Copilot, helping users create content and answers to search queries.
2. Generation capacities – With Copilot, users can generate images and text using simple text prompts.
3. Improved performance – Users with the Copilot Pro subscription are promised a “faster and more responsive interaction”.

Integration of Copilot AI into Microsoft Launcher

After the update, swiping right from the home screen opens Glance, News and now Copilot too. Copilot AI features can be accessed in Microsoft Launcher via the search bar icon, a space previously occupied by Bing search. However, there is no noticeable difference between the standalone Copilot app and accessing it via the Android launcher.

We were able to access Copilot's features using the beta version of the Microsoft Launcher app, with features such as text and image generation and search query responses working as expected. However, there is no discernible difference between the standalone Copilot app and accessing it via the Android launcher.