Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Vision across Windows and smartphone users, a feature that allows its AI assistant to interpret your screen or even your phone’s camera feed to offer real-time support. This represents a major leap forward in Microsoft’s embedding artificial intelligence directly into your devices, bridging the gap between digital tools and the physical world.
Originally, Copilot Vision debuted as part of a web-based experience, limited to what users viewed in Microsoft Edge. But now, the feature is expanding to mobile devices and Windows PCs, making the AI assistant far more versatile.
On smartphones, the Copilot app for iOS and Android can now tap into your device’s camera to understand your surroundings. Whether you’re unsure how to convert a document into a new format or trying to get interior design advice for your office space, Copilot Vision can offer context-aware suggestions on the spot.
On the desktop side, Windows users will soon be able to use Copilot Vision to get hands-on help with apps and content on their screen. Imagine getting step-by-step guidance in Photoshop or having the AI interpret and explain a web page or document you’re viewing. That’s exactly the kind of hands-on coaching Microsoft aims to provide.
This new functionality differs from the “Recall” feature coming to Copilot+ PCs, which automatically logs snapshots of your screen activity. In contrast, Copilot Vision acts more like an interactive, smart screen-sharing session—think Microsoft Teams, but with AI stepping in as your tech coach.
Windows Insiders will soon get early access to the Vision experience, with a broader release coming after testing wraps up.
Alongside this, Microsoft is supercharging Copilot with additional capabilities—from smarter memory and personalization to podcast production and in-depth research tools. Clearly, the company wants Copilot to evolve into more than just an assistant—it aims to become your go-to co-creator and problem-solver across devices.
Interestingly, Microsoft’s latest MDEP program, the Android-based platform designed for device manufacturers and software developers, is yet another nod to the mobile industry gaining significant momentum.
As Microsoft strives for useful AI use cases and its increasing focus on mobile use… could we see the giant re-enter the mobile market with a device? In a recent interview, Dave Michels, Founder of TalkingPointz, said he thinks it could be part of the roadmap down the line. See that conversation here.
As AI continues to weave its way into everyday software, Microsoft is pushing to make Copilot smarter and more helpful in the real world. We expect more updates coming soon.
