Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on its Edge browser, integrating its features directly into the platform for both desktop and mobile users. Initially tested in July 2022, Copilot Mode allowed users to search across multiple tabs and analyze the content on each page. Now, users can simply ask Copilot to perform tasks, such as “Compare the smart TVs across all my open tabs,” to receive structured comparisons.
After the trial period for Copilot Mode, Microsoft launched Journeys, enabling users to save project details for future reference. Journeys is now available for free on mobile, allowing users to continue planning trips or completing purchases from earlier sessions. The mobile app also features Vision and Voice capabilities, enabling hands-free interaction with Copilot by sharing the screen and engaging in natural spoken dialogue.
Copilot can access users’ browsing history to support ongoing research or revisit selected threads. The assistant has been updated with long-term memory, allowing it to remember and reference prior chats on both desktop and mobile devices. A new Study and Learn mode lets users create guided study sessions and quizzes by prompting Copilot with requests like “Quiz me on this topic.”
Additionally, the Writing Assistant feature can generate written drafts, edit them, and adjust their tone. Users can also convert open tabs into podcasts, a function currently available only in English-speaking markets. Microsoft allows customization of Copilot features within the Edge browser settings, letting users opt for selective use of functionalities.
