Microsoft will retire Copilot Mode on Edge, integrating its features directly into the browser for both desktop and mobile platforms. The company began testing Copilot Mode in July 2022, which allowed users to search across multiple open tabs and analyze information on each page. This capability is now fully available on Edge for mobile, enabling users to request comparisons, such as “Compare the smart TVs across all my open tabs,” producing structured analyses from open pages.
Following the initial testing phase, Microsoft introduced Journeys, allowing users to save and revisit projects later. This feature is now accessible for free on mobile, facilitating the continuation of travel planning or purchase consideration from previous sessions. The Vision and Voice feature on mobile allows users to share their screen with Copilot and interact through voice commands, offering hands-free accessibility while browsing.
Copilot can access users’ browsing histories, enabling them to revisit past research or social media interactions. The assistant on both desktop and mobile now includes long-term memory to recall earlier conversations and content. Additionally, the new Study and Learn mode lets users transform references into guided study sessions with prompts like “Quiz me on this topic,” enhancing educational engagement.
The Writing Assistant feature allows for the generation and rewriting of text, with options to adjust tone as needed. Users can also convert open tabs into a podcast format, although this functionality is currently limited to English-speaking markets. Microsoft provides the option to customize the Copilot experience in Edge browser settings, allowing users to opt out of certain features.
