Windows 11's Moment 5 Update Brings Exciting Enhancements and New Features

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10/04/2024 19h32

Microsoft has rolled out the Moment 5 update for Windows 11, introducing a host of exciting enhancements and new features. Let's explore the top five highlights of this update, known as patch KB5036893, along with a brief overview of other additions.

1. Acing accessibility:
Moment 5 focuses on improving accessibility features in Windows 11. Notable changes include significant enhancements to Voice Access, allowing users to utilize this feature across multiple displays. Custom voice commands can now be created, enabling users to automate tasks such as pasting text into documents. Narrator, the screen reading tool, receives new natural voices, enhancing the overall user experience.

2. Snap Layouts powered up with AI:
Snap Layouts, a handy multitasking tool, receives a boost with AI-driven suggestions for premade window arrangements. Users can easily snap multiple windows into a layout that makes multitasking more efficient.

3. Photos app gets magic eraser:
The default Photos app in Windows 11 introduces an AI-powered feature called generative erase. Users can highlight and remove unwanted objects or people from images, with the AI intelligently filling in the background to maintain a seamless appearance.

4. Speedier and improved Nearby Share:
Nearby Share, a wireless file-sharing feature, now offers faster transfer speeds on both public and private wireless networks. Microsoft has also enabled automatic activation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ensuring a seamless sharing experience.

5. Copilot enhancements and plug-ins for third-party services:
Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, receives plug-ins for third-party services like OpenTable, allowing users to perform additional tasks. Copilot's library of commands pertaining to Windows 11 settings has expanded, including accessibility options and device-related settings.

Other notable updates include sharing via WhatsApp using Windows Share and improved discoverability of the Cast feature for screen casting. The widgets board in Windows 11 now allows users to categorize widgets for better organization. Additionally, users can now try out Copilot without signing into a Microsoft account for up to ten times.

Remember that European users will have additional functionalities, such as the ability to remove Bing and Edge from Windows 11. However, these options are not available to users in the US or other regions.

To get the Moment 5 update, users can check for updates in Windows Update. Stay tuned for the latest developments and improvements in the Windows 11 ecosystem.

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