Microsoft is about to rename the Phone Link Settings page to Mobile devices. The change may indicate that in the future, you will be able to connect a wider range of devices to Windows 11.
A new “Windows App” app will allow connecting to a remote PC from any device
Microsoft has introduced a new app for accessing remote PCs from iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and browsers. Simply called "Windows App", it turns the Windows 365 app into a central hub for streaming Windows from a remote PC, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
Bing Chat will now be known as Copilot in Bing
Microsoft has announced that the Bing Chat will be renamed to "Copilot in Bing." The company launched the Bing chat bot earlier this year. It now allows to use generative artificial intelligence for free but with some limitations. According to Microsoft, Bing Chat is rapidly gaining popularity, and the number of requests has exceeded one billion.
Microsoft introduced two own AI chips for Azure to compete with NVIDIA
At the annual Ignite 2023 event, Microsoft introduced its own Azure Maia and Azure Cobalt chips. These chips will be used to improve the artificial intelligence infrastructure on the Azure platform.
Microsoft will stop releasing optional preview updates for Windows 11 22H2 in February 2024
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 22H2 will not receive optional non-security cumulative updates after February 27, 2024. These updates are typically released in the fourth week of the month.
Windows 11 deprecates the Steps Recorder and Tips inbox apps
Microsoft has announced that two more inbox apps, Steps Recorder and Tips, are now deprecated in Windows 11. The Steps Recorder will soon be removed from the OS bundle. The same for the Tips app, but it contents will be regularly updated until the app is removed.
Windows 11 Build 25997 (Canary) and Build 23590 (Dev) released with sharing improvements
Microsoft today released two new builds for Insiders running Windows 11 in the Dev and Canary channels. There are no radical changes in both builds. Both contain quality-of-life improvements and various fixes. Additionally, Build 23590 (Dev) includes a natural voice preview option for Narrator.
Windows 11 now has activation issues after banning Windows 7/8 keys
Microsoft is currently investigating a problem reported by Windows 10/11 users who activated their operating systems using valid keys from Windows 7/8. Some of them experienced deactivation after replacing new PC components or updating the BIOS. In some cases, Microsoft's technical support has suggested purchasing a new OS license.
Microsoft Edge is getting a cool Smart Eraser AI feature
With a recent update, the integrated image editor in Microsoft Edge has got an AI powered Smart Eraser for removing objects from the picture. There are also the Retouch, and Background Blur tools.
Subscribing to YouTube Premium doesn’t actually disable all ads
Some Reddit users have recently observed that subscribing to YouTube Premium does not completely eliminate ads. Google explains that the subscription ensures no ads appear at the beginning or end of videos and prevents interruptions by advertising inserts.
