February 29, 2024 at 01:30PM
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 ‘Moment 5’ update for versions 23H2 and 22H2, introducing new features like Windows Copilot skills and plugins, Voice Access, AI enhancements for ClipChamp and Photos, and Narrator improvements. Windows users can opt to receive the update now or wait for it to roll out later. The update includes various new features and enhancements, such as Microsoft Copilot expansion, AI-enhanced Clipchamp and Photos features, new accessibility features, Windows Autopatch improvements, expanded Windows Share support, intelligent Snap suggestions, updated Widgets experience, improved casting experience, and new enterprise features. Some features will roll out over the next month.
From the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways regarding the Windows 11 ‘Moment 5’ update:
– Microsoft has launched the ‘Moment 5’ update for versions 23H2 and 22H2, offering new features such as Windows Copilot skills and plugins, Voice Access, AI enhancements for ClipChamp and Photos, and Narrator improvements.
– The update will begin rolling out today for Windows users who have the ‘Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available’ setting enabled in Windows Update.
– Users can click on the ‘Check for updates’ button to receive a new Windows Configuration update that enables the new features in the operating system.
– Windows Configuration updates are part of Microsoft’s “continuous innovation” strategy, allowing features to be released more rapidly throughout the year.
– If the update is not installed, the features will start rolling out for all Windows 11 23H2/22H2 users in the March optional non-security preview update and then for all users as part of the April 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates.
Key new features in the Windows 11 23H2 ‘Moment 5’ update include:
– Microsoft Copilot: Expanded abilities with new plugins for OpenTable and Instacart, and enhanced with new skills for quick settings access, device information, and accessibility features.
– AI-enhanced Clipchamp and Photos: New AI features for editing photos and videos, including Generative Erase in Photos and Gap Elimination in Clipchamp.
– New Accessibility features: Introduction of Voice Access and Narrator enhancements, allowing control of Windows 11 using voice commands and improved text detection in Narrator.
– Windows Autopatch: A cloud service for handling the rollout of Windows updates, combined with Windows Update for Business into a single service for enterprise use.
– More Windows Share options: Improved support for sharing to different applications, with the ability to assign a “friendly name” for nearby sharing.
Other enhancements include intelligent Snap suggestions, updated Widgets experience, improved casting experience, and new enterprise features related to Windows 365 Boot and Windows 365 Switch.
It’s noted that not all features will be available immediately, with some rolling out over the next month.