Microsoft's October 2025 update brings new AI features to Windows 11 PCs

The new update is also bringing Gaming Copilot (Beta), an AI-powered gaming feature to enable Windows 11 PCs support the newly launched Asus ROG Xbox Ally series handheld consoles.

After Microsoft formally ended the technical support for the old Windows 10-based PCs on October 14, 2025, the company has rolled out a new software update to computers with the latest Windows 11 OS.

It brings several generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) features, including the 'Hey Copilot'. It is similar to the Hey Siri on iPhones and Hey Google on Android handsets.

This is an opt-in feature that allows people to start a conversation with Copilot Voice by simply using the new wake word 'Hey Copilot.' It is capable of understanding the commands in natural language and be able to respond with accurate answers.

Windows 11 October 2025 update brings new Copilot AI features

Windows 11 October 2025 update also brings Copilot Vision feature to the PCs. It is similar to Google Lens. Once given the permission, the Copilot AI bot will be able to see what is on the PC's screen or camera feed to offer context-aware assistance. For instance, you can show a maths problem on a paper sheet and ask the Copilot to offer a solution. It will see through the PC's camera and will offer a step-by-step guide on the PC screen to offer the solution.

The new update is also bringing Gaming Copilot (Beta), an AI-powered gaming feature to enable Windows OS 11 computers to support the newly launched Asus ROG Xbox Ally series handheld consoles. With this, users will be able to connect the latter to the PCs to play games. 

Windows 11 October 2025 update enables PCs to support Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld console.

In addition to being able to quickly access games from Xbox, Game Pass, and installed games from other leading PC stores, all in one place and users can also talk to Copilot for assistance as well.   

Microsoft has also revealed a list of features that will be released later. It will be rolled out to testers with access to Windows Insider Preview. Microsoft will be refreshing the user interface on the Taskbar and bringing new Copilot Actions. This feature will be on par with Agentic AI. Once told to perform multiple actions in an app, it will independently work in every stage to complete the action without the supervision of the human.

Microsoft to test new Agentic AI feature called Copilot Actions for PCs.

In the future update, Microsoft says it will be integrating Zoom with the 'Click to Do' feature to instantly schedule a Zoom meeting. This way, there will be fewer steps to perform during a presentation on Zoom. Users will be able to drag and drop files, images and videos with less hassle.

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