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Microsoft just upgraded Copilot AI and you might like these new features

If you use Copilot on web or in its apps, the update aims to reduce busywork with better memory, easier chat handling, and improved Apple support.

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If you use Copilot on web or in its apps, these Copilot new features focus on cutting friction, better memory, easier chat organization, and stronger support on Apple devices.

Windows Latest reports that the updates cover memory, pinned chats, longer inputs, plus a refreshed Copilot experience on macOS and a new iPhone widget. Microsoft says some of it is rolling out gradually, and it only calls out the US as the first stop for advanced memory.

Copilot’s memory and chat tools level up

Copilot is testing an advanced memory mode that can retain preferences and recurring details instead of treating every prompt like a reset.

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You also get clearer controls to review what’s being remembered and manage what gets saved. More control matters when an assistant starts acting like it knows you.

Pinned conversations are another quality of life win. Your go-to threads can stay at the top, so you’re not hunting for the chat that has the plan, the draft, or the running checklist.

Microsoft hasn’t shared a full timetable for when every region gets every feature, so don’t be surprised if your account looks the same for a bit.

Copilot is getting better at handling big inputs

Copilot is also raising the ceiling for long prompts, with support for 10,240 characters or more.

That’s useful for dumping meeting notes, long emails, or rough drafts in one go, then iterating without slicing everything into smaller chunks.

There’s also a more structured way to deal with oversized pastes, Copilot can convert a long block of text into a file. If you like keeping a clean source to reference, this makes the workflow feel less messy.

Microsoft is also adding more ways to summarize and save group chats, which should help when a fast thread needs a quick recap you can reuse.

The Apple app upgrades are the sleeper hit

On macOS, Copilot is getting a broader set of upgrades meant to close feature gaps with other platforms. Mac users shouldn’t need a workaround just to get the good tools.

Export improvements stand out here, since they make it easier to move Copilot output into whatever comes next, like a document, an email draft, or a shared file. That’s the difference between trying a feature and relying on it.

On iPhone, Copilot is adding a widget in two sizes for quicker entry points to common actions without opening the full app.

If you’re watching for these Copilot new features, the practical move is to check your Copilot app updates and settings over the next few days, especially if you’re in the US, since that’s where advanced memory starts.

Paulo Vargas
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