Microsoft’s” Moment 5″ update for versions 23H2 and 22H2 has just been released, launching the rollout of new features like Windows Copilot skills and plugins, Voice Access, AI improvements for ClipChamp and Photos, and Narrator improvements.
For Windows users who have the Windows update’s” Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option enabled, the Moment 5 update will begin rolling out today.
Source: BleepingComputer
Users of Windows 11 23H2/22H2 can click the” Check for updates” button to receive a new Windows Configuration update that activates the new features in the operating system once this setting is activated.
As part of Microsoft’s” continuous innovation” strategy, which releases new features as soon as they are ready rather than waited for feature updates to be installed, Windows Configuration updates are used.
Microsoft can release features more quickly throughout the year with this new servicing approach rather than over scheduled patching times.
All Windows 11 23H2/22H2 users will begin receiving the features in the optional March non-security preview update, followed by all users as part of the April 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates, if you choose not to install the update today.
What has been added to the Moment 5 update for Windows 11?
Microsoft claims that the most recent version of Windows 11 23H2 ( Moment 5 ) includes numerous new features, with the most notable one being improvements to Microsoft Copilot.
However, we have listed below a number of additional new features:
Microsoft Copilot
By introducing plugins that integrate third-party services, Microsoft is expanding Copilot’s capabilities.
The first two plugins, which work with OpenTable and Instacart, let you quickly make dinner reservations or order food for a dinner party if you prefer to stay at home.
Over the upcoming month, Microsoft promises to release plugins for platforms like Shopify, Klarna, and Kayak.
Microsoft Copilot has been enhanced with new skills that make it easier to launch accessibility features, access settings quickly, and access information about your device.
The new commands that are available right now are:
- Settings:
- Battery saver can be turned on/off.
- Display device information
- display system information
- Display battery data
- Go to the storage page.
- Accessibility:
- Launch Live Captions
- Launch Narrator
- Launch Screen Magnifier
- page for voice access
- page for text size
- Open the contrast theme page.
- Launch Voice  ,
- Device Details
- Show all Wi-Fi networks that are available.
- Display IP Address
- Display the amount of storage space available.
- Empty Recycle Bin
Clipchamp and Photos now have AI-enhanced features.
Microsoft is releasing new Photos and Clipchamp versions with AI features that facilitate the editing of your images and videos.
Generative Erase, a program that allows you to select and fix imperfections in your photos, is available now. Eliminating silence gaps from your videos is a new feature coming to Clipchamp.
Generative Erase will be available soon in addition to the new Clipchamp, which is already being tested in the Windows Insider program.
New accessibility features
Accessory features like Voice Access and Narrator enhancements are now available for Windows 11 Moment 5.
Voice Access , a brand-new feature, enables voice control of Windows 11 using your voice as well as the creation of custom , voice shortcuts , that execute commands using your voice.
An announcement from Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi reads,” You can now create custom commands to quickly accomplish what you’re trying to do.”
Voice Shortcuts are here to help, says  :” From pasting text and media, pressing keyboard keys or mouse clicks, to opening folders, files, apps, or URLs.
Controlling all of your open apps is now simpler thanks to the feature’s ability to work across multiple monitors.
Additionally, Narrator has improved features like using a new keyboard command to move between images on a screen and previewing voices before downloading them.
Microsoft claims that the Narrator has improved its ability to recognize text in images, including handwriting, and that Word will now notify you of bookmarks and comments.
Autopatch for Windows
Autopatch for Windows is a cloud service offered by Microsoft that handles the rollout of Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams updates to enrolled devices.
The service lessens the workload on IT departments by making use of machine learning to decide when and how many patches should be installed on a device.
As part of today’s release, Microsoft says that Autopatch for Windows and Windows Update for Business are now combined into a single service that the enterprise can use to upgrade devices and roll out patches.
Based on user feedback, the company claims that these new features will be available now and in the future.
- the ability to import update rings ( preview ) for Windows 10 and later.
- Customer-defined service outcomes ( preview )
- Improved reporting accuracy and data refresh rate
Options for Windows Share
With future additions to Windows Share coming in the future, Microsoft has expanded its support for more apps, including WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Instagram.
With this update, Windows will display a variety of apps based on your account. For instance, you can share to Microsoft Teams Free using a regular Microsoft Account. Instead, Microsoft Teams Work or School will appear in corporate accounts.
Microsoft reported that its ability to give your device a “friendly name” and faster transfer speeds for users on the same network have also been improved.
By visiting , Settings , >,  , System , >,  , and Nearby sharing, you can give a friendly name.
Intelligent Snap recommendations
To see snap suggestions for automatically rearranging open windows so you can make the most of screen space, hover over the minimize and maximize buttons in an open window.
Microsoft introduces clever Snap suggestions that vary in layout depending on the open apps with this Windows 11 release.
Source: BleepingComputer
Experience with updated widgets
Additionally, there are improvements to the Widgets feature that make it easier to customize the Widgets board by separating your widgets into categories.
Improved andnbsp casting knowledge
By automatically displaying notifications when you cast your screen in particular applications, Microsoft has improved screen casting.
Finding nearby displays to cast to and resolving connection issues can now be done from the Quick Settings Cast menu.
features of New Enterprise
Using passwordless authentication and a new quick account switching feature, Windows 365 Boot now has a dedicated mode that automatically logs you into your Cloud PC when you log in.
Companies can now have their own customizations when logging into a Cloud PC, such as showing corporate branding.
The Windows 365 Switch, which enables access to your Cloud PC from the Task View, has been enhanced to make it simpler to disconnect and to display indicators so you can tell whether you’re using a Cloud PC screen or your home computer.
Not all of these features will be available right away, with some developing over the course of the month.