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TheWindows Copilotis finally here … kind of.
To begin, it’s important to stress that the Windows Copilot feature is still in preview.
Windows Copilot can’t (yet) take context from apps on display.
With that said, this initial preview is really sparse of any Windows integration.
If you have no internet, the interface simply won’t appear.
So, what exactly can the Windows Copilot do when you are connected?
Copilot can configure basic Windows settings.
Well, it’s very capable in regard to online search queries and creative tasks.
But regarding capabilities specific to the Windows Copilot, this list is pretty sparse.
If I’m typing in a command, it’s because I want that command done.
Copilot can’t see things outside of Edge.
I don’t need a confirmation step slowing things down.
It’s typing only, or nothing at all.
My issue is more do to with the fact that it’s not a Windows feature at all.
Ultimately, Windows Copilot is actually just a Microsoft Edge feature. It’s not a Windows feature.
Microsoft has once again chosen the WebView route for this interface, and that’s incredibly disappointing.
Because it is an Edge feature, the interface doesn’t really feel native to Windows at all.
Could Microsoft change this in the future?
These should be using native Windows UI frameworks.
Overall, my first impressions of the Windows Copilot are disappointing.
