Windows 11 users can expect a huge update later this year as Microsoft prepares to roll out Windows 11 24H2, a major update that will focus on artificial intelligence-related features.
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A new report from Windows Central, citing a reliable source, claims that Microsoft plans to launch Windows 11 24H2 in September. The source, Zac Bowden, is a well-known Microsoft insider who has revealed accurate information about Windows updates in the past.
Bowden says Windows 11 24H2 will be a big change from Windows 11 23H2, which was a small update released in December. Windows 11 24H2 will be based on a new version of the Windows platform that brings performance and security improvements as well as a variety of new features.
Copilot will be in the spotlight on Windows 11 24H2
One of the main features of Windows 11 will be 24H2 Improvement of the co-pilot, the AI-powered assistant that Microsoft introduced with Windows 11. Copilot will be able to do more things for users such as: Improve the Windows interface, increase productivity and find information.
One of the most interesting features of Copilot is the feature it allows users Find any files, images, applications, or anything else they've opened on their PC in the past using natural language queries. For example, users can ask Copilot to “find this file where I wrote on the Galaxy S24 screen.”
Windows 11 24H2 will also bring other features such as Power Saving Mode, which will help users save battery power, and AI-powered Snap Layouts, which will help users organize their windows on the screen.
Additionally, Windows 11 24H2 will bring improvements to Phone Link, the feature that allows users to connect their smartphones to their PCs. One of these improvements will be the ability to use the smartphone as a webcam for the PC, which could be useful for video calls or streaming.
As you have probably understood, Windows 11 24H2 will be an important update for Windows 11 users as it will make the operating system significantly smarter. According to the report, the update is expected to arrive in September, but as usual there may be delays or changes as Microsoft is still working on it.