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Microsoft Unifies Copilot App Across Mobile, Windows, and Mac

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Microsoft merges the standalone Copilot app and Microsoft 365 Copilot into one unified application, retiring legacy features and simplifying access across platforms.

Microsoft Unifies Copilot App Across Mobile, Windows, and Mac
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Microsoft is consolidating its fragmented AI tools into a single unified application, a move that simplifies access for both personal and professional users. The company is merging the standalone Copilot app with Microsoft 365 Copilot to create one interface for chat, image generation, and document editing. This change matters because it removes the friction of switching between separate applications to manage your digital tasks. Users will now have a single entry point for their daily AI interactions across mobile, Windows, and macOS platforms.

Microsoft Copilot unified app interface
Microsoft Copilot unified app interface

Single interface replaces fragmented tools for chat and editing

The unified application brings together chat capabilities, image generation, and direct access to Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook. It also provides direct access to user files, allowing for seamless integration with existing workflows. The new app supports personal, work, and school accounts within one interface while maintaining logical data separation between them. Microsoft is rolling out this unified version to mobile devices this week, with Windows and macOS versions arriving as opt-in updates in the coming weeks.

Microsoft is retiring several legacy features to streamline the experience, including Group Chat, Podcasts, and Deep Research for consumers. These features will be removed starting August 18, though existing content remains downloadable before the retirement date. Free users will retain basic chat and image creation capabilities, while Microsoft 365 subscribers will continue to receive higher usage limits and advanced tools. This separation ensures that the core utility of the app remains accessible to all users regardless of their subscription status.

Microsoft plans to release a more comprehensive 'super app' later this quarter that will include coding and agentic tools. This future update is led by executive Jacob Andreou and aims to expand the app's capabilities beyond current text and image generation. The current unified app serves as the immediate foundation for these more advanced features. The consolidation marks a definitive shift in how Microsoft structures its AI software for consumers and enterprise users alike.

Source: TweakTown

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