
Following the unveiling of the new 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, Microsoft has also announced an enhanced Windows experience aimed at elevating interactions with “Copilot+ PC.”
The latest update further streamlines the Windows 11 Settings interface and introduces an AI-powered assistant capable of interpreting natural language descriptions to locate specific settings. For instance, queries like “How can I control my PC using voice?” or “My mouse cursor is too small” will prompt the AI agent to swiftly navigate through complex menus and present the appropriate configuration options.
Initially, this feature will be rolled out via the Windows Insider Program to “Copilot+ PC” models equipped with Snapdragon processors. Subsequently, devices with AMD and Intel processors will receive support, though the feature will initially be available only in English, with other languages to follow at a later stage.
Additionally, the “Click to Do” function—previewed last year with the Windows 11 24H2 update—has now been formally released. Leveraging artificial intelligence, this feature enables users to analyze selected text or images and quickly access options such as Bing Search, rewrite content, summarize, translate, launch a text editor, send emails, or perform image adjustments like background blurring or object removal.
Users can invoke the “Click to Do” feature through keyboard shortcuts such as Windows + Mouse Click or Windows + Q. It can also be accessed via the Start Menu or Snipping Tool, and customized through shortcut configurations for styluses and mice, ensuring an intuitive, rapid response.
Microsoft has also pledged continued enhancements to the Windows search experience. New search functionalities will be introduced through the Windows Insider Program, including improved photo search capabilities to help users locate specific content within vast image libraries.
Other notable updates include a preview of a brightness adjustment feature in Photos (exclusively for Snapdragon X-series devices), a new sticker creation tool in Paint (limited to “Copilot+ PC”), and an AI-driven object selection feature. Improvements to the Snipping Tool and accessibility utilities are also part of the rollout.
Looking ahead, Microsoft has teased more refined experiences for Windows 11, such as a redesigned Start Menu integrating phone connectivity, and embedding “Click to Do” directly into File Explorer. The company also plans to enhance Notepad with AI-assisted content organization and will soon transition the experimental “Copilot Vision” feature into a formal release, beginning in the U.S. Users will eventually be able to activate Copilot with a long press of its dedicated key or by simply saying “Hey, Copilot.”
To further optimize AI capabilities, Microsoft is partnering with third-party developers to leverage NPUs for accelerated processing. Collaborations already underway include real-time audio processing via Moises Live (from Music.AI) and image enhancement through Gigapixel AI by Topaz Labs. Additional partners include CapCut, DJay Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Camo, Cephable, and LiquidText.
Microsoft affirms its ongoing commitment to refining both the Windows user experience and the Windows Store interface, striving to make the operating system more intuitive and responsive to the evolving needs of its global user base.