Windows 11 Update Adds On-Device AI Capabilities, Expands Copilot+ Features

Microsoft has announced a new Windows 11 update that adds AI-powered features such as Click to Do, Copilot Vision, and an AI Agent for Settings. The update also improves system interaction, accessibility, and usability across various tools like Settings, Paint, Snipping Tool, and Photos. The features are rolling out gradually via controlled feature rollout and can be accessed through the Windows Update settings.

Microsoft has announced a significant update for Windows 11, focusing on enhancing system interaction, accessibility, and usability through AI-powered features and improvements across key tools. The new update, available through this month's non-security preview release, includes a range of functional features for general users and Copilot+ PC owners.

One of the standout features is the AI Agent for Settings, an AI-powered assistant that allows users to search and change system settings using natural language. For example, typing "turn on quiet hours" or "connect Bluetooth" in the Settings search bar will suggest one-click actions. This feature is initially available on Snapdragon-based Copilot+ PCs and will expand to Intel and AMD Copilot+ systems later [1].

The Click to Do feature has also been updated with more AI-powered contextual tools. Users can now practice reading fluency with Reading Coach, read selected text in a focused format via Immersive Reader, generate document drafts with Draft with Copilot in Word, and message or schedule meetings via Microsoft Teams directly from recognized email addresses. Click to Do can be activated using Windows + click, Windows + Q, or gestures like swiping from the right on touch-enabled devices [1].

The Photos app has been updated with an AI-based Relight feature, allowing users to apply up to three virtual light sources to images and adjust brightness, softness, color, and intensity. This feature is currently limited to Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X chips [1].

The Paint app now includes an AI sticker generator and object selection tool. Users can create custom stickers using text prompts and use AI to isolate and edit specific elements within an image. These features build on previous Paint enhancements like Cocreator and generative erase [1].

The Snipping Tool has been updated with Perfect Screenshot and Color Picker features. Perfect Screenshot uses AI to intelligently crop screen captures to relevant content (Copilot+ PCs only), while Color Picker lets users sample any color from the screen and view it in HEX, RGB, or HSL format. This feature is available on all Windows 11 devices [1].

Microsoft Edge now integrates Game Assist, offering game guides and tips, quick access to Discord, Spotify, and Twitch, and a simplified UI for clarity. The update also includes faster recovery from unexpected restarts, reducing restart screen time from 40 seconds to just 2 seconds for most users [1].

As support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is launching an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. A new setup wizard will help users enroll directly from their Windows 10 PCs, ensuring continued protection during the transition [1].

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[1] https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/microsoft-windows-11-new-update-features-on-device-ai-capabilities-coming-125072300777_1.html