Microsoft has announced that it is integrating the new AI-powered Bing search engine and a typeable Windows search box into the Windows 11 taskbar. In a blog post, the Software giant explained the reason for this as “Putting all your search needs for Windows in one easy to find location.” This is just three weeks after it tested the new AI-infused Bing.
The product got some complaints that limitations intended to stop the system going awry. Issues like the ‘bug side’, untimely information and very long chat sessions were highlighted. Bing also meet the good side with 71% of users who reportedly said they were satisfied with the new Bing. In any case, Microsoft is keen on enhancing its ability to deliver timely updates.
The Windows 11 taskbar search box now integrates with Bing AI, allowing preview participants to use all of the new features of Bing AI. Microsoft’s goal is to incorporate it deeply into Windows 11. There’s no need to launch Microsoft Edge or change your default browser. In case you haven’t been given access to the new Bing yet, Microsoft has a waitlist you can join.
The Bing AI preview was released last week on the company’s mobile apps and Skype. Innovation Village will be reporting Microsoft’s progress as it continues to enhance Bing’s capabilities. However, keep in mind that chatbots are merely very good predictive text generators and not truth-tellers.
Even if you don’t care about Bing AI, there are many other interesting new features in the Windows 11 update. One example is the beta version of Phone Link for iPhones that Windows Insiders can try out and use to make and receive phone calls and text messages without leaving the Windows environment.
For some time now, Android users with Samsung phones have had access to Phone Link, which allows them to easily turn on their Wi-Fi hotspots and transfer browser sessions. Intel’s Unison app allows for phone calls, text messages, and file syncing between iPhones and certain Windows 11 PCs, so it will be interesting to see how Microsoft’s solution stacks up against it.
With this update, Microsoft is also expanding its focus on “touch” experiences. With a detachable or convertible PC, the taskbar will adjust its size to free up more room on the display. You can access the standard taskbar by swiping up. Some people might find this more manageable than having the taskbar disappear entirely.
With Windows 11, braille display compatibility is being expanded to include three HumanWare “Designed for Surface” devices. As a result of this update, Microsoft’s built-in Narrator screen reader can be quickly replaced by an alternate. In addition, Windows’ voice commands are leaving preview and will eventually let you operate your PC hands-free. It appears even more robust now that Microsoft has improved upon it in the Windows 11 update of 2022.
