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Microsoft wants to rebrand, and we can’t wait to see what they’ll come up with.
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MICROSOFT
Microsoft has a history of choosing product names that sometimes cause confusion, like "Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC Professional Edition" (seriously, that existed).
Over the years, unsurprisingly, they've had to change or simplify many of these names.
For example, "Windows Phone 7 Series" was shortened to "Windows Phone 7," and the "Windows Store" was renamed to the "Microsoft Store."
Now, Microsoft is rebranding its AI tools under the Microsoft 365 name.
The new rebrand, means "Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365," will now be called "Microsoft 365 Copilot."
This change is part of a bigger effort to promote the paid version of their AI tools.
Even specific tools within Microsoft 365 are getting new names.
For example, "Copilot in Word" will soon be known as "Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word."
Also, the chat feature within Microsoft 365 Copilot is getting a new name: "Business Chat."
Here’s what you should know:
Microsoft is grouping all its AI tools under the Microsoft 365 brand.
Tools like "Copilot in Word" will be renamed to "Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word."
The chat feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot will now be called "Business Chat."
New names, same old games
This rebranding shows how Microsoft is trying to bring all its AI tools under one branch.
Different teams have been working on their own versions of Copilot, and this change helps unify them.
These updates mainly affect Microsoft's business-focused AI tools.
The consumer side of Microsoft's AI, led by AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, isn't changing.
These changes will be announced next month, with more updates expected for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the autumn.
Yes, they keep changing the names, but we should trust the process.
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Google is launching a new desktop app called Essentials, designed to package several Google services into one easy-to-access platform.
This app will now come pre-installed on various new Windows laptops, starting with HP models such as Envy, Pavilion, and Omen.
The Essentials app will allow users to browse Google Photos, send and receive Google Messages and download other key services like Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Google One.
The full list of available apps hasn’t been revealed yet, but Essentials offers a two-month free trial of Google One for new users.
The app also includes Google Play Games, enabling users to download and play popular Android games on their computers, with progress syncing across devices.
Although currently exclusive to certain new HP laptops, Google plans to expand Essentials like other Windows PCs in the future.
Here’s what you should know about this:
Essentials will come pre-installed on select HP laptops and may expand to other brands.
Users can browse Google Photos, use Google Messages, and access other Google services.
Google Play Games is included, allowing Android gameplay on Windows.
Not-so-essential Essentials
The aim is to simplify the integration of Google services into the Windows environment… and get more signups to Google’s paid services.
Pre-installed = uninstall, for us anyway.
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