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Microsoft Embeds Copilot in Edge as It Retires Copilot Mode

The shift makes AI the default experience in Edge on desktop plus mobile.

Overview

  • Microsoft is folding Copilot Mode’s agent features into the main browser through Browse with Copilot, ending the need to switch modes.
  • Copilot can now pull context from all open tabs to answer questions, compare products, and summarize articles.
  • Edge is adding Study and Learn for quizzes, a tab‑to‑podcast tool, an on‑page writing assistant, and a redesigned new tab with Journeys that organizes past browsing.
  • On iOS and Android, the app gains Vision and Voice input, screen sharing with the assistant, cross‑tab reasoning, and the new tab experience with Journeys.
  • Users can grant or deny access to tabs and history, see clear on‑screen indicators when Copilot is acting or viewing, and benefit from long‑term memory that tailors replies.