Who are the “Copilot+ PC Experiences” for?
Under this banner, Microsoft integrates AI-powered features into Windows 11, including the controversial Recall. While their announcement was comparatively structured (two waves, in June and October 2024), their rollout has been less orderly.
The OS roadmap offers a snapshot of this approach. Of the 26 features currently listed, 9 belong to the so‑called “Copilot+ PC Experiences.”
Recall
Linked to a form of “photographic memory,” Recall takes screenshots at intervals of a few seconds and uses them to build a timeline or to support semantic search.
It has been in preview since November 2024, on the dev and beta channels of the Insider program.
Recall is disabled by default on so‑called managed devices (those whose Windows updates are controlled via policy). Activation can be configured via AllowRecallEnablement.
Click to Do
Click to Do can recognize text and images on the screen. Also in preview since November 2024, it cannot yet operate without Recall.
Click to Do is disabled by default on managed devices, until the installation of the annual feature update. Activation can be configured via the policy AllowTemporaryEnterpriseFeatureControl. This policy enables all features available in the latest monthly quality update.
Enhanced Windows Search
This feature adds a semantic indexing layer that operates across search surfaces (File Explorer, Taskbar, Settings).
The rollout began in March, initially on Copilot+ Arm PCs (Snapdragon X chips). Support for the first AMD and Intel chips “Copilot+ compatible” (Ryzen AI 300 and Core Ultra 200V) is planned for “early 2025,” according to the roadmap.
On managed devices, the same regime as Click to Do applies, including the configuration via AllowTemporaryEnterpriseFeatureControl.
Live Captions
The first version of Live Captions translates audio streams into English from 44 languages. Initially limited to Copilot+ Arm PCs, it is now available on x86 models.
Microsoft began deploying, in March, another version that translates into Simplified Chinese from 27 languages. Again, Arm-based Copilot+ PCs take priority. Global availability is planned with the April Windows update… within optional content, activatable via a specific policy (which enables access to optional cumulative updates).
Improved Voice Access
In March, the rollout of a first version of Voice Access using the NPU of Copilot+ PCs began. Global availability is expected to accompany the April update, but only on Arm PCs (with a later rollout for Intel and AMD processors).
This version is described as “improved” in that, according to Microsoft, it enables more flexible voice commands while offering contextual suggestions.
The conditions for managed devices are the same as for the Chinese Live Captions (optional content).
Co-creator in Paint
General availability confirmed in March, on all Copilot+ PCs, for this image-creation feature.
Restyle and Image Creator in Photos
Same availability as Co-creator. However, it requires, on the one hand, a Microsoft account. And on the other, an Internet connection “to access cloud services to ensure responsible use of AI.” In other words, for prompt moderation.
Super-resolution in Photos
This image upscaler has been generally available since December 2024… on Copilot+ Arm PCs. It is expected to roll out soon on AMD and Intel devices.
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