Windows 11: Microsoft tests new Copilot Plus experiences, Android mirroring

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build with new Phone Link features like one-click Android screen mirroring and grouped notification view

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel, which has included new features, improvements, and bug fixes. The highlight is new Phone Link features which allow users to mirror the screen of their Android smartphone on their PC and more. Meanwhile, there are new exclusive AI-powered features for Copilot+ PCs.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build: What is new

New Phone Link features:

 

One-Click Android Screen Mirroring: Android users can mirror their phone screen to their PC instantly by clicking the phone icon or using the Start menu footer—which can be ideal for viewing content or using apps on a larger screen.

 

Grouped mobile notifications: Users can view messages, alerts, and app updates from their phone directly in the Windows Start menu for quick, easy access without needing to pick up their device.

 

iCloud photos for iPhone Users: iPhone users can now access their recently synced iPhone photos right from the Start menu, making it easier to manage, edit, or share their photos across devices.

 

Draft with Copilot in Word

 

Microsoft is rolling out new Copilot+ PC experiences to enhance productivity, including a new text action in the Microsoft 365, using Click to Do. This update introduces the “Draft with Copilot in Word” action, designed to help users quickly turn ideas into full drafts.

 

With this feature, users can see a useful sentence or snippet—whether in an email, on a website, or in a document—They can simply press Win + Click on the text. Then, select “Draft with Copilot in Word” to open Word and let Copilot expand the text into a complete draft.

 

The feature will begin rolling in the coming weeks. For “Draft with Copilot in Word” – a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription is required.

 

Click to Do (Preview) updates

 

In Copilot Plus PCs, Rewrite and Refine actions for Click to Do are rolling out for users who use French and Spanish as their primary language. Besides, Click to Do now also supports intelligent text actions in German, Italian, and Portuguese.

 

Multiple dashboards for Widgets

 

Windows widgets will now support multiple dashboards giving users more space for their favourite widgets. A new navigation bar on the left will let users switch between a dedicated widgets board and integrated dashboards like “My Feed.”

 

PC Migration

 

Microsoft is rolling out a new PC-to-PC migration experience in Windows. Users will be able to transfer their files and settings from their old PC to the new one during the PC set-up process. Support during the PC set-up will be available in a future update.