Windows 11 Gets Major Updates with Copilot+ PCs, New AI Features, and Creative Tools – Here’s What’s Coming in 2025

Windows is not just an operating system; it’s a gateway for productivity, creativity, and innovation. With a focus on helping users achieve more, Microsoft has introduced groundbreaking features aimed at making the Windows experience more intuitive, secure, and personalized than ever before. With the upcoming launch of the latest Surface devices and Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is setting a new standard for what users can expect from their PCs in 2025.

Driven by the belief that technology should adapt to you, Windows has prioritized features that cater to individual needs, while also ensuring that the experience remains trustworthy and secure. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a creative, Windows aims to empower every user to get the most out of their devices, seamlessly integrating AI to boost efficiency and enhance productivity.

Key Principles Driving Windows Innovation

Microsoft’s approach to Windows is centered around three guiding principles:

Personalization: Windows is adapting to your needs and preferences to provide a richer, more consistent experience. This means understanding your workflows and tailoring the features to suit you—without being invasive.

Meaningful Usefulness: Every feature is designed to solve real user problems. Before any new feature is introduced, it undergoes rigorous assessments for security, privacy, and safety.

Reimagining PC Usage: Windows isn’t about incremental upgrades; it’s about redefining how we interact with our PCs. The goal is to address the hardest problems and provide groundbreaking solutions that make your experience easier and more productive.

Copilot+ PCs: The Next Frontier for Windows Devices

Microsoft has unveiled its new Copilot+ PCs, a set of ultra-fast, intelligent, and secure devices designed to work smarter, not harder. These devices bring powerful AI-driven tools and new capabilities that allow users to get things done in less time, with fewer steps.

The latest updates for Copilot+ PCs focus on improving user experience with a range of new features that are set to be available to Windows Insiders in the coming weeks.

Smarter Settings with an AI Agent

One of the most anticipated features is the AI-powered agent in Settings. We’ve all faced the frustration of trying to find the right setting or troubleshoot an issue on our PC. Now, with the power of AI, you can simply describe the problem in your own words—like, "how do I control my PC by voice?" or "my mouse pointer is too small"—and the agent will suggest steps to resolve the issue.

For example, say you want to change the voice control settings or adjust mouse sensitivity. Instead of navigating through endless menus, the agent will help automate these tasks for you. The agent's AI will execute the fixes, saving you time and effort.

Initially available to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, this feature will soon be extended to devices powered by AMD and Intel.

Click to Do and Windows Search: Enhanced Workflow Integration

With Click to Do, Microsoft has created an easy way to perform common actions directly from text or images. Whether you need to copy text from an image, summarize a paragraph, or even remove objects from an image, Click to Do is designed to help you stay in the flow without switching contexts.

Microsoft is also expanding the range of actions you can take using Click to Do. Soon, Windows Insiders will be able to leverage AI to draft content in Microsoft Word, schedule a meeting in Teams, or even use Immersive Reader to help with reading tasks. Windows search is also being enhanced to help users quickly find settings and apps, including from the Microsoft Store and the Photos app.

This intelligent integration aims to minimize disruption to your workflow while maximizing your ability to get things done quickly and efficiently.

New Creative Tools: AI Editing for Everyone

The Copilot+ PCs are more than just productivity devices—they’re also designed to support creativity with professional-grade tools built right into Windows 11.

Photos Relight: Dynamic Lighting at Your Fingertips

With Photos Relight, you can now control the lighting in your images in ways that were previously possible only in high-end photo editing software. This feature allows you to adjust the position, color, and intensity of light sources in your photos. Whether you're improving poor lighting or adding creative effects, Relight provides a simple and intuitive way to get the job done without needing advanced editing skills.

For users on Snapdragon X Series Copilot+ PCs, Photos Relight will be available soon, with support for other devices coming later this year.

Paint Sticker Generator and Object Select: Enhancing Your Creative Process

The Paint app has also received a major update with the Sticker Generator. With just a text prompt, you can now create custom stickers to enhance your designs or add fun visuals to documents and messages. Whether you're adding personal touches to your project or creating unique content for your social media, these new tools make it easy to generate the perfect graphic in seconds.

Additionally, the new Object Select feature lets you highlight specific elements in your artwork, making edits faster and more intuitive. No more manually tracing around objects—Object Select identifies and isolates items on your canvas, allowing you to make changes instantly.

These tools bring AI-powered creativity to your fingertips, enabling hobbyists and professionals alike to create stunning visuals quickly and easily.

Improved Accessibility for All Users

Microsoft continues to prioritize accessibility with updates to the Narrator feature. With the latest improvements, Narrator now provides rich image descriptions that offer detailed context for visuals, such as charts, photos, and UI elements. This update is especially beneficial for blind and low-vision users, ensuring that they can interact with content more effectively.

The new rich image descriptions will be available soon to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon X Series devices and will be rolled out to other platforms in the coming months.

Windows 11: Personalizing Your PC Experience

Windows 11 is becoming more personalized than ever with a redesigned Start menu that automatically categorizes apps based on usage. With the addition of a phone companion in Start, users can now easily access their connected Android or iOS devices directly from their PC, making multitasking even more seamless.

Additionally, AI actions in File Explorer are set to improve the way users interact with their files. You’ll soon be able to perform tasks such as summarizing documents, editing images, or even leveraging Copilot’s AI for tasks across Microsoft 365—all without leaving File Explorer.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Windows?

Microsoft has outlined an exciting roadmap for the future of Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, with new features being rolled out to Windows Insiders throughout 2025. From enhanced AI experiences in Microsoft Store to improvements in Notepad, the upcoming features are designed to help users be more efficient and creative.

The future of Windows is smarter, faster, and more personalized than ever before. With Copilot+ PCs, AI-powered creativity, and advanced productivity tools, Microsoft is continuing to set the bar for what’s possible on a personal computer.