Category: Software

Microsoft has announced that it will gradually phase out support for the Microsoft Lens app for Android and iOS mobile devices. As a reminder, this app allows you to convert images to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files, as well as recognize printed and handwritten text.

Gaming Copilot (Beta) has launched within Game Bar for Windows PCs. It is already available exclusively to Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview program. Its main feature is to offer real-time support during gaming sessions.

Microsoft has rolled out OpenAI’s GPT-5 across its product suite, including Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and GitHub Copilot. The release marks a synchronized deployment of the new model, now accessible via a smart mode in Copilot. The latter automatically selects between reasoning and response speed based on task demands.

Microsoft has issued a detailed announcement regarding the Windows App SDK, which becomes open source. In this way, the company responded to developers' questions about inconsistent update schedules, delays in completing key milestones, and an unclear direction for the platform's development.

Microsoft is refining the branding of its PC gaming offerings. The company previously used the term "Xbox PC" in promotional content, but recent marketing visuals for Grounded 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold now feature the label "Xbox on PC."

Microsoft will introduce a new default background image for authentication screens used by both personal accounts and Microsoft Entra work or school accounts. The rollout begins in August 2025 for personal accounts and extends to Microsoft Entra accounts starting September 29, 2025.

Adobe has started a beta program for native Arm64 versions of its core creative applications, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder, designed specifically for Windows 11 on Arm devices. This move follows the company's earlier announcement of full Windows 11 on Arm support in May 2024, marking a significant step in optimizing performance for this platform.

Microsoft has attracted a lot of attention after it suspended the account of a well-known LibreOffice developer without warning. He lost access to important services and was unable to restore it. The company's account recovery procedures have again raised many questions and concerns.

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, has shared insights into the future evolution of Copilot. Accordingly, there is a vision in which the AI assistant develops a distinct personality and sense of continuity over time. He explains that Copilot will eventually exhibit traits akin to aging and personal history, creating a more human-friendly experience.

Microsoft has started a rollout of a newest Link to Windows app for Android, that features a number of major changes and improvements. It is introducing a modernized interface, simplified pairing process, and advanced remote control capabilities. It is a gradual roll-out, with some Insiders already seeing the change.