A new report suggests that the release Windows 12, the next major update, may be delayed in favor of an update to the current version of Windows 11, known as 24H2.
Users complain about poor Microsoft Copilot Pro performance
Microsoft recently launched a paid version of Copilot Pro, offering enhanced features and improved performance. Subscribing to this version costs $20 per month. However, early adopters have noticed that Copilot Pro operates at a slower pace compared to its ChatGPT counterpart.
Microsoft Copilot is now powered by GPT-4 Turbo for free, saves you $20/month
Microsoft Copilot users can now access GPT-4 Turbo and DALL-E 3 at no cost. It is not required to get the $20 per month GPT-4 Turbo subscription. According to Microsoft, GPT-4 Turbo will provide more precise answers, a wider range of knowledge, and improved image analysis compared to the previous GPT-4 model.
Google makes it easier to unsubscribe from emails
Google has simplified the process of unsubscribing from emails in Gmail. A new feature allows users to unsubscribe without opening the email by simply hovering over it. The change is now available in the Gmail app for iOS and Android, eliminating the need to go through the email itself to find the unsubscribe link, or dive into the menu.
Rumor: Windows 12 will require at least 16GB of RAM
As many already know, Microsoft is currently working on the next major update for Windows 11, codenamed Hudson Valley. Be it branded Windows 11 24H2, or it will be Windows 12, it will obviously focused on artificial intelligence add-ons. So upcoming AI features may require a new generation of NPU processors. However, this may not be the only increase in minimum hardware requirements. An upcoming Windows update may require a minimum of 16GB of RAM.
Microsoft Edge Screenshot tool has got AI features, OCR and online text search
Starting in Edge Canary version 122.0.2348.0, Microsoft greatly improved the integrated screenshot tool. The feature has received rebranding by changing its name from 'Web capture' to 'Screenshot'. Also, it is now works with ANY window and app, and not limited to the open web page. But the most important change is integration of Copilot AI and tools like OCR/text, and online search options by image and recognized text.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3066 (Beta) adds USB 80Gbps, comes with fixes
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.3066 to Insiders in the Beta. The update brings with it USB 80Gbps, available to everyone, and some fixes for insiders with the Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they are available option enabled.
Snipping Tool now allows adding basic shapes to captures
Microsoft has updated the Snipping Tool with the ability to draw basic shapes over your captures. The new option is hidden in app version 11.2312.33.0, but it should not take long for the company to announce the new feature.
Windows 11 Build 23619 (Dev) allows quickly editing linked smartphone images
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Build 23619 to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. The key changes in this are the instant access to new photos and screenshots on the linked smartphone, upcoming Teams meeting shown in the Start menu, and improved File Explorer performance.
Google Play users noticed a game removed from their downloads
Several Android users have observed that either Google or the developer has removed the Wayward Souls game from their list of downloads. Previously, the game had disappeared from the Google Play Store.
