Microsoft releases Recall preview and announces new AI features for Copilot+ and Windows 11

Microsoft has announced new features powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the experience in Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 computers among which has included the launch of the preliminary version of the function Recall as well as the preview of Click to Do and improvements to Windows Search.

The technology company continues to implement new options to simplify users’ daily tasks and offer advanced capabilities to “meet the most complex challenges.” These developments are designed to, among other things, optimize the performance of devices by making them “faster, more personalized and more efficient.”

In this sense, after the presentation of its new category of Copilot+ PC devices, in May of this year, Microsoft has announced new functions for users with Copilot+ PC and Windows 11, among which the launch of the preview version of the function stands out. Recall

As planned, Microsoft has detailed that Recall is now available to all Windows Insider members with a Copilot+ PC powered by a Qualcomm processor. Likewise, users who have a Copilot+ PC with an Intel or AMD chip will be able to access this tool starting in November.

The Recall function uses AI to take screenshots of the computer, creating a kind of ‘photographic memory’ so that the user can later scroll through a timeline to find the content they searched for. previously in any application, document or website. This launch has occurred after implementing new security features to protect user data.

Another of the new features announced was the function Click to Doalso in preliminary version. This tool has been designed to simplify your workflow by superimposing an interactive layer on the computer screen and offering quick action suggestions on images or text.

That is, as explained in a statement on their website, when activating this option suggests actions on what is on the screen, for example, suggesting assistance with Visual Search through Bing to learn more about an item, applying background blur when editing an image, or removing background objects in a photo, among other options.

In this way, Click to Do is a function capable of understanding the content or application on which you are working, therefore, it will also allow you to carry out text-related actionssuch as rewriting texts to add a more formal tone, summarize them or explain them. It is even capable of sending emails to recognized addresses and performing web searches.

On the other hand, Microsoft has announced improvements to Windows searchto make it easier to find suitable files, such as documents or photos on Copilot+ PCs. Thus, in the search engine, users will be able Use your own words to describe what you are looking for in Windowswithout having to remember specific file names, locations, or “worry about spelling.”

Furthermore, this function is also available without internet connection and, as detailed by Microsoft, it will be implemented first in File Explorer and then expanded to Windows Search and Settings in the coming months.

IMAGE PROCESSING FUNCTIONS

In relation to photo editing, Microsoft has implemented a new tool that allows Reimagine and enhance old or low-resolution photosfor convert them into high quality images. This is a function that, powered by AI, is capable of improving the quality of blurry or out of focus photographs by increasing their resolution up to 8 times.

Following this line, technology has also implemented generative fill and erase in Paint, allowing content creators to edit and modify images using an adjustable brush.

Specifically, with this tool integrated into Paint, users will be able to remove unwanted elements from images or add new elements wherever they want, obtaining quality results in seconds.

WINDOWS 11 2024 UPDATE

In addition to all this, Microsoft has also detailed the launch of the Windows 11 24H2 updatewhich includes new features such as improvements in energy saving, he LE Audio Bluetooth headphone holder and compatibility with Wi-Fi 7, with which it promises to offer high-quality connectivity speeds, reliability and efficiency.

Another improvement that this update includes is the support for HDR in the backgrounds, which will allow images and videos to be seen in higher definition. On the other hand, there have also been improved taskbar and notification area, to make it easier and more intuitive to perform tasks from your computer.