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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Microsoft starts rolling out Copilot for Gaming on iPhones, Android for testing
Microsoft has begun an early rollout of Copilot for Gaming on iPhones and Android devices, a report has said, adding that the company is integrating the AI assistant directly into the Xbox mobile app . This initial version allows testers to access Copilot as a companion for tasks such as viewing recent Xbox achievements , receiving game recommendations based on play history, and requesting tips or guides for completing games. As per The Verge, future updates are expected to enable users to download and install games on their consoles directly through the Xbox Copilot. How Copilot for Gaming assistant may help users Officially named Copilot for Gaming, the assistant features a customisable voice and a chatbot interface similar to Microsoft's main Copilot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo "In this early version of the feature for mobile, you'll be able to access Copilot for Gaming on a second screen, without distracting you from your core gameplay experience," said Taylor O'Malley, principal program manager at Xbox, explaining the feature's design. He added that the companion is aware of the user's current game and Xbox activity, allowing it to answer game-specific questions, provide web links for more information, and respond to queries based on account details, play history and achievements. The publication says that Microsoft's broader vision for Copilot for Gaming includes evolving it into an AI gaming coach that can guide players directly within Xbox console games. It is to be noted that earlier this year, Microsoft demonstrated a future Copilot interface assisting in Overwatch 2 by identifying player mistakes and recommending hero selections. Testing for Copilot for Gaming is currently available in the beta version of the Xbox mobile app in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Microsoft rolls out 'Copilot for Gaming' in beta on Xbox app: What is it
Copilot for Gaming is now available in beta across iOS and Android in over 50 regions, including India, the US, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. New Delhi Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered assistant integrated into the Xbox mobile app for iOS and Android. According to an official Xbox blog post, the early version of the feature is available to testers in over 50 countries, including India, the US, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. Access is currently restricted to users aged 18 and older, and the feature supports only English, with additional languages expected in future updates. Xbox Copilot for Gaming: What is it? Copilot for Gaming is designed as a second-screen companion, helping players stay informed and supported without disrupting gameplay on their console. The tool aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to embed artificial intelligence across its consumer platforms. According to Xbox programme manager Taylor O'Malley, the aim is to create an assistant that 'knows what game you're playing and understands your Xbox activity,' enabling it to deliver context-aware responses and deeper player insights. In its beta form, Copilot can handle a variety of player queries by referencing individual Xbox activity and tapping into public data via Bing. Key features include: Checking recent achievements Offering game suggestions based on play history Providing in-game guidance Managing account details such as Game Pass renewal and gamer score Example prompts include: 'What was my last achievement in God of War Ragnarok?' 'Recommend an adventure game based on my preferences.' Xbox Copilot for Gaming: Future roadmap While the current version is focused on chat-based assistance, Microsoft has broader plans to evolve Copilot for Gaming into a full-fledged AI gaming coach. Future updates could include:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Microsoft starts testing Copilot for Gaming in Xbox app for iOS and Android
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has started rolling out the beta version of its Copilot for Gaming experience. Beta testers can access the experience in the Xbox app on iOS and Android. The early version of the experience allows the assistant to answer questions about the games you're interested in, give you links to more information, and answer questions based on your account, play history, achievements, and more. For example, you could ask something like: "What's my gamerscore and can you give me some tips to raise it?" or 'I love horror movies. Any suggestions for what game I should play?' As for questions about your play history or account, you could ask something like: "What was the last achievement I got in Starfield?" or "When does my Game Pass subscription renew?' "In this early version of the feature for mobile, you'll be able to access Copilot for Gaming on a second screen, without distracting you from your core gameplay experience," Taylor O'Malley, principal program manager at Xbox, explained in a blog post. Once you ask Copilot a question, it looks at your player activity on Xbox, alongside public information from Bing, to formulate a response. Microsoft says it's working to add more personalization and richer game assistance, such as proactive coaching, to Copilot for Gaming in the future. The beta version of Copilot for Gaming is available in English for players aged 18 and older in the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkiye, UAE, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA and Vietnam. Microsoft plans to release the experience in additional regions at a later date. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at
Engadget
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta
Microsoft will begin testing its Copilot for Gaming app in a beta version that launches on mobile devices today. The intelligent gaming assistant was announced earlier this year and promised to help make players faster and sharpen their skills. The app that was launched today allows players to ask the gaming assistant questions about in-game strategy and controls using voice or text. Users can also ask for game recommendations and specific questions about their Xbox accounts and subscriptions. AI-assisted gaming has been a hot topic as companies like Microsoft and Razer have entered the space. These tools could replace strategy guides as they help walk you through a particularly tough spot in a campaign or advise you on tactics during a raid in an MMORPG. The app's launch on mobile is designed to serve as a second screen while playing your game on Xbox. Taylor O'Malley, principal program manager at Xbox, said , 'The companion knows what game you're playing and understands your Xbox activity, so it can answer any questions about the games you're interested in, provide links to more information when its response includes web sources or answer questions based on your account, play history and achievements.' To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The early preview version of Copilot for Gaming will be initially available through the beta version of the Xbox app in over 50 regions . Android and iOS users who already have Xbox beta downloaded will be able to give feedback on Copilot for Gaming by grading responses and marking incorrect ones. Android users who don't already have the Xbox beta app downloaded can do so through the Google Play Store . iOS users can no longer download the Xbox beta app if they don't already have it. Microsoft says that the Copilot for Gaming beta will also be coming soon to Game Bar on Windows PCs, with wider availability planned for the full Xbox app in the future. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
