Windows 11 Build 26220.7051 is now rolling out to testers in the Insider Program, and there are at least three new features, including Ask Copilot on the taskbar.
Up until now, you could access Copilot on Windows 11 via the app or browser, but now you can use a new taskbar-based 'Ask Copilot' to interact with the AI.
My understanding is that this new Copilot taskbar search experience will replace the existing Windows Search UI at some point.
Ask Copilot on the taskbar
For now, Ask Copilot will remain an optional feature that you need to opt into.
You can use Copilot on the taskbar to search the internet, local files and AI using text and voice.
"You’re always in control. As you type, results appear and update instantly, making it easier than ever to find what you need," Microsoft explained in a blog post.
Microsoft says it's hopeful Copilot will eventually become a natural way of using PC.
To turn on the feature, open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Ask Copilot.
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