Microsoft: Important developments for Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft has announced significant developments for Microsoft Copilot, focusing on expanding its capabilities.

Copilot Pro: Boost your creativity and productivity

Today we’re announcing the availability of Copilot Pro, a new subscription that offers the most advanced features and tools in Microsoft Copilot. Whether you need advanced help with writing, coding, designing, researching, or learning, Copilot Pro delivers increased efficiency, productivity, and creativity.

Copilot Pro provides:

• A unique AI experience that works across all your devices, understanding your environment on the web, your computer, your apps, and soon on your phone, giving you the right skills when you need them.

• Access Copilot in Word, Excel[i], PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on PC, Mac, and iPad for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers.

• Priority access to the latest models – starting today with OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo. With Copilot Pro you’ll have access to GPT-4 Turbo during peak hours for faster performance and, coming soon, the ability to switch between models to optimize experience exactly how you want.

• Improved image generation with artificial intelligence using Image Creator from Designer (formerly Bing Image Creator) – speed is ensured with 100 improvements per day, as a more detailed image quality and horizontal format are offered.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 in enterprises

Today's updates include:

• Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for small businesses that use Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard. Customers can purchase from one to 299 seats, at a cost of $30 (~€27.50) per person per month.

• The minimum purchase amount of 300 seats for commercial plans is being removed and Copilot becomes available for Office 365 E3 and E5 customers, without the need for a Microsoft 365 license as before.

• Last month, the suitability of Copilot for Microsoft 365 for educational staff was also announced.

New features in Copilot

• Copilot GPT: Allows customization of Microsoft Copilot's behavior for specific topics such as fitness, travel, cooking, etc. A first Copilot GPT package is being released today, while soon Copilot Pro users will be able to create their own Copilot GPTs with the Copilot GPT Builder.

• Copilot for Mobile: The Copilot app is now available for Android and iOS. Enjoy the convenience of Copilot on the go, with conversations and questions transferred between your phone and computer. This app includes features like accessing GPT-4, Dall-E 3 for image creation, and using images from your phone during conversations. Download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to enjoy!

• Microsoft 365 mobile app gets Copilot: A new addition is coming to Android and iOS users with a Microsoft account. This upgrade will be available next month. Through Copilot, you will have access to the app and be able to easily export the content you create to a Word or PDF. Download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to enjoy this new feature.

Source: microsoft.com