Microsoft has decided to pause the launch of new features for Copilot in order to improve them based on feedback from users. The company will be hosting its annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, from May 21 to May 23, where more details on the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and its assistant are expected to be announced. In the meantime, Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3570 (KB5037008) on the Beta channel, which includes bug fixes from the previous version.
During the past few months, Microsoft has been testing different experiences for Copilot in Windows (Preview) with Windows Insider users through test channels. One of the capabilities they have been working on allows Copilot for Windows to act as a normal application window and makes the taskbar icon dynamic to indicate that the ‘chatbot’ can help copy text or images. However, due to lack of positive feedback from users, Microsoft has decided to pause the deployment of these experiences and refine them before their global launch.
Although new feature development for Copilot has been halted temporarily, it will continue to function as intended on Windows. Microsoft plans to document changes in Windows Beta Channel builds in two groups; one for gradual rollout to Insiders and another for new features and patches available to everyone in the Beta Channel. Some of the corrections that are being gradually implemented include fixes for issues like wide spacing between desktop icons and unexpected display of the address bar menu in File Explorer.
It is important for companies like Microsoft to listen and take into account user feedback when developing new products or updates. By doing so, they can ensure that their product meets user needs and expectations, ultimately leading to greater success and customer satisfaction.