Microsoft is expected to unveil new hardware products, including two-in-one models, laptops, and accessories, at its upcoming "special event" on September 21, along with AI-powered features and services, including previously announced AI innovations and potential updates to the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Go tablets, and Surface Pro. The event may also include announcements about new for-Surface accessories and software updates, such as third-party plugins for Bing Chat and AI integrations across Windows 11 applications.
Microsoft has ended official software support for the first-generation Surface Duo, meaning no more OS or security updates will be released for the device.
Summary: Microsoft's September 2023 Patch Tuesday includes security updates for 59 flaws, featuring two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.
Microsoft is expected to announce updates to its Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Laptop Go at its upcoming special event, including processor and graphics upgrades, increased storage capacity, and the addition of a micro SD slot and USB-A connection.
Microsoft's upcoming event is expected to showcase new Surface devices, including the Surface Go 4, the Surface Laptop Studio 2, and the Surface Laptop Go 3, as leaks suggest, while also focusing on the AI copilot for Windows 11.
Microsoft is launching a new unified Copilot experience on September 26th, which will be built into Windows 11 and available across various apps and experiences.
Microsoft is introducing Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered companion that will provide assistance and improve productivity across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Bing, and Edge, with capabilities such as natural language interactions, personalized search, and AI-powered shopping experiences. Copilot will roll out as part of the Windows 11 update on September 26 and will be available in various Microsoft products. Additionally, Microsoft is unveiling new Surface devices and announcing the general availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Chat for enterprise customers on November 1, 2023.
Microsoft announced that it will bundle its CoPilot AI into a single, unified assistant across all of its products, aiming to transform the relationship between technology and users in a new era of personal computing.
Microsoft is releasing a major update to Windows 11, featuring AI-powered enhancements to various apps such as Paint, Snipping Tool, and Photos, RGB lighting support for PC gaming, a modernized File Explorer, and the introduction of passkeys for signing in, among other features.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 4' update, featuring 150 new features including AI-powered versions of Paint, ClipChamp, Snipping tool, and Microsoft Copilot; however, users must enable a setting in Windows update to receive the update.
Microsoft is officially rolling out Windows 11 version 23H2 to Insiders in the Release Preview, which includes only one change - an update to the built-in Teams client.
Windows 11 has introduced Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, along with updates to MS Paint, Snipping Tool, and File Explorer, providing features such as layers, graphics generation, text extraction, redaction, and native support for RAR files.
The Windows 11 September 2023 update introduces an Instant Games experience that allows users to play games directly from the Microsoft Store without needing to download and install them first.
Microsoft has ended its upgrade offer from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 or 11, effectively closing the loophole allowing users to upgrade to Windows 11 using old Windows 7/8 keys.
Microsoft has added a surfing game to the Windows 11 installation and update process to engage users and transform the task into a more enjoyable experience.
Intel is anticipating a "Windows refresh" in 2024 and expects it to drive PC upgrades and contribute to increased revenues, coinciding with leaked references to Windows 12 in internal Intel documents. Microsoft's focus on AI features and integration in future versions of Windows suggests a potential combination of Windows 12 and a hardware refresh emphasizing AI coprocessors.
Intel's CFO has hinted at a significant "Windows refresh" coming next year, aligning with reports that the next version of Windows, possibly called Windows 12, is planned for a 2024 release with a focus on integrating new AI and cloud experiences.
Microsoft has released the KB5031356 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, which includes 25 fixes for various issues and security updates, as well as mitigations for a new distributed denial of service attack technique.
Windows Server 2012 and Windows 11, version 21H2, have reached end of support, with no more technical assistance, bug fixes, or security updates provided by Microsoft.
Microsoft's major update for Windows 11 introduces AI-powered features like Copilot, which has limited functionality and is frustrating to use, but other apps like Snipping Tool, Paint, and Photos have received AI upgrades that offer useful features such as OCR support, background removal, and background blur.
Windows 11 is currently being used by over 400 million monthly active devices, with an expected increase to 500 million by early 2024; however, the adoption rate has been slower compared to its predecessor, Windows 10, due to stricter hardware requirements and limitations on free upgrades.
Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Security Copilot product, a generative AI security assistant that helps protect organizations against cyber threats and saves security teams time by automating tasks and providing actionable recommendations.
