Microsoft’s Copilot App Redefines Assistance on Android with GPT-4 Access!
In a move that has largely flown under the radar, Microsoft has quietly introduced a standalone Copilot app for Android users. This new application, available on the Google Play Store, provides seamless access to Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot without the need for the Bing mobile app. Neowin was quick to spot this development, revealing that the Copilot app has been quietly available for Android users for nearly a week, though an iOS version is yet to make its debut.
The Copilot app on Android mirrors the capabilities of ChatGPT, offering users access to a wide range of features. These include chatbot capabilities, image generation powered by DALL-E 3, and the ability to effortlessly draft text for emails and documents. Notably, it also includes free access to OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 model — a feature for which users of ChatGPT are required to pay.
Similar to the Bing Chat rebranding, Microsoft’s Copilot app on Android follows a month after the transformation of Bing Chat into Copilot. Initially launched as part of the Bing search engine, the AI-driven interface was integrated into search results. However, Microsoft has now positioned Copilot as a more independent experience, shedding the Bing Chat branding. The standalone Copilot interface can be accessed through its dedicated domain at copilot.microsoft.com, presenting a more user-friendly and cohesive environment, much like ChatGPT.
The release of the Copilot app for Android marks a strategic move by Microsoft to enhance the standalone Copilot experience. This expansion is particularly significant as Bing Chat Enterprise underwent a similar rebranding, now simply known as Copilot. While the Android version is already making waves, speculation abounds regarding the imminent release of an iOS version.
Although an iOS version of Copilot is not yet on the horizon, it is anticipated to be just around the corner. In the meantime, users can continue to leverage Copilot features by using the Bing app on their iPhones or iPads. Microsoft’s foray into the mobile app realm for Copilot is a logical progression, reaffirming its commitment to providing users with cutting-edge AI assistance.
