January 18, 2024 at 02:47PM
Microsoft is introducing a feature for Windows 11, allowing users to quickly access and edit photos and screenshots from their Android smartphones in the Snipping Tool app. This will be achieved by granting PC permission to connect with the Android device, and a Cross Device Experience Host update will be applied. Additionally, Microsoft is testing Microsoft Teams meeting reminders and USB4 Version 2.0 support for Windows 11. There is also a controversial feature in testing where the AI-powered Copilot assistant will automatically open on certain systems with 27-inch displays.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. Microsoft is introducing a feature for Windows 11 users to access and edit photos and screenshots captured on their Android smartphones using the Snipping Tool app on their PC.
2. The feature will provide instant notifications on the PC whenever a new photo or screenshot is captured on the connected Android device.
3. Users can activate this feature by granting their PC permission to connect with their Android smartphone in the Settings menu, under Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices > Manage devices.
4. The new feature will gradually roll out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels running Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23619.
5. Microsoft is also testing the display of Microsoft Teams meeting reminders directly in the Windows Start menu’s Recommended section for users logged into Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise editions with a Microsoft Entra ID account.
6. Support for the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables, is coming to Windows 11.
7. The company is testing a new feature that will automatically open the AI-powered Copilot assistant on systems with 27-inch displays and pixel widths of at least 1920 pixels right after Windows 11 starts.
These takeaways highlight the new features and updates being tested and rolled out for Windows 11 users, particularly in relation to Android phone integration, Microsoft Teams, USB4 support, and the Copilot assistant.