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Copilot App Gets Built-In Browser
23 Sep
Summary
- Copilot app on Windows 11 and macOS will feature an in-app browser.
- Links will open in a panel beside the chat for side-by-side viewing.
- Broader rollout is expected in late November, with admin availability now.
Microsoft is enhancing the Copilot app by introducing an integrated in-app browser. This upcoming feature will allow users on Windows 11 and macOS to view links directly within the Copilot application. When a link is clicked, it will appear in a dedicated panel adjacent to the AI chat, facilitating a side-by-side browsing experience.
This functionality has been undergoing testing since earlier this year and is currently available for administrators to enable. A wider public release is anticipated by late November. The move is designed to increase user engagement within the Copilot app, potentially promoting the use of Microsoft Edge, as the in-app browser is built upon its technology.
While Microsoft highlights the convenience of this integrated browsing experience, some user feedback, particularly from online forums, has been negative. Skeptics question the necessity and appeal of a browser within an AI assistant, with some preferring links to open in their established default web browsers.
