{"id":353371,"date":"2025-07-27T20:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T00:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=353371"},"modified":"2025-07-27T20:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T00:51:21","slug":"microsoft-edge-copilot-first-ui-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-edge-copilot-first-ui-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Edge Ushers in Copilot-First UI on Windows 11 as Perplexity Comet Sets the Competitive Pace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Users running stable builds of <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/microsoft-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> on Windows 11 (and legacy Windows 10 where supported) have reported that, after a recent server-side update, the familiar New Tab Page (NTP)\u2014historically adorned with most visited sites and an MSN feed\u2014has now been replaced by a Copilot-first interface. No developer flags or preview channels are required; for some, this is suddenly the default setting, illustrating Microsoft\u2019s intent to test and refine before a global launch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This transition is designed to create an &#8220;AI-first browser,&#8221; aligning with Mustafa Suleyman&#8217;s vision as Microsoft AI\u2019s CEO to echo the innovation and capabilities already being realized by Perplexity&#8217;s Comet, where \u201cagentic\u201d AI\u2014AI that acts on your behalf and handles complex tasks\u2014is the goal, though not yet the reality in Edge.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Breaking Down the Copilot-First UI Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1526px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Microsoft-Edge-Copilot-NTP-1536x1011.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windowslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Microsoft-Edge-Copilot-NTP-1536x1011.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge Ushers in Copilot-First UI on Windows 11 as Perplexity Comet Sets the Competitive Pace\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1011\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image: <em>Windows Latest<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Upon launching Edge with the new Copilot-first experience enabled, users are greeted by a central Copilot search bar, delivering a modern, minimalist message: \u201cReady when you are.\u201d The home now features these primary options:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Search &amp; Chat:<\/strong> Quick access to Copilot for both standard searches and conversational queries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Ask Copilot:<\/strong> One-tap access to invoke Copilot, inviting natural language requests, idea brainstorming, or information synthesis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Think Deeper:<\/strong> Redirects users to copilot.microsoft.com for expanded functionalities, including brainstorming and in-depth research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Actions:<\/strong> Currently opens the Copilot website, enabling task completion such as booking tickets, planning trips, or even logging into websites automatically. This is powered by technology akin to ChatGPT\u2019s Operator and hints at more ambitious, agentic capabilities on the horizon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has also included quick-access bubbles\u2014\u201cWrite,\u201d \u201cCreate an image,\u201d and \u201cMake a plan\u201d\u2014each leading the user directly into Copilot-assisted workflows, showcasing the company\u2019s intention for AI to assist in creative and organizational tasks right from the browser\u2019s start page.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>New Tab Page (NTP): MSN Out, Copilot Discover In?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1526px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windowslatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot-in-Edge-NTP-1536x1011.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge Ushers in Copilot-First UI on Windows 11 as Perplexity Comet Sets the Competitive Pace\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1011\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image: <em>Windows Latest<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\">With the Copilot-first rollout, MSN\u2019s once-familiar feed is conspicuously absent. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowslatest.com\/2025\/07\/27\/microsoft-edge-shifts-to-copilot-first-ui-on-windows-11-new-copilot-ntp-copilot-find-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to exclusive detail gathered by <em>Windows Latest<\/em><\/a>, Microsoft is preparing an evolution: &#8220;Copilot Discover,&#8221; an AI-driven news and content aggregator, is in testing and set to eventually replace MSN on Edge\u2019s New Tab Page. In preview builds (\u201cEdge Canary\u201d), Copilot Discover is being evaluated, curating stories via Copilot with links to MSN but leveraging AI to personalize and surface more relevant content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">While this feature hasn\u2019t landed on the Stable channel, its development signals that Microsoft\u2019s AI ambitions extend well beyond search or summarization\u2014they seek to transform how users discover and interact with daily news, trends, and ads, fusing productivity and information in a single feed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Advanced Search: Copilot-Enhanced \u201cFind on Page\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Another tangible shift is the overhaul of the classic &#8220;Find on page&#8221; capability. Users pressing Ctrl+F are now greeted not only by the traditional search box but also by a Copilot \u201cbubble\u201d in the UI. This feature, when selected, opens Copilot in the Edge sidebar, preloaded with the context of the current web page. By asking \u201cWhat does this page say about [searched term],\u201d Copilot attempts to provide users with instant summaries and contextual insights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowslatest.com\/2025\/07\/27\/microsoft-edge-shifts-to-copilot-first-ui-on-windows-11-new-copilot-ntp-copilot-find-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">as noted by <em>Windows Latest<\/em><\/a>, Copilot\u2019s context window is currently limited (less than 200,000 characters), meaning that extremely large or code-heavy pages may see degraded performance compared to tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google\u2019s competing browser AI. Thus, while Edge\u2019s new Copilot-driven search exemplifies innovation, there remain practical limitations\u2014yet another area where future enhancements are anticipated.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Microsoft\u2019s Roadmap &amp; the \u201cAgentic\u201d Browser Race<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">It\u2019s clear this Copilotification\u2014Edge\u2019s shift toward an AI-first, agentic web experience\u2014is part of a larger vision. Microsoft seeks to evolve Edge from a search-and-browse browser into an \u201cassistant\u201d that proactively helps users accomplish more: summarizing content, performing digital tasks, and bridging productivity workflows. This aligns with broader strategic moves seen across Microsoft 365, such as Copilot\u2019s integration into Office apps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The competition is fierce. <a href=\"https:\/\/comet.perplexity.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perplexity\u2019s Comet<\/a>, already leveraging AI agents for sophisticated browsing, research, and task management, is rapidly gaining traction among power users and the tech community. Microsoft\u2019s strategy appears to be a swift catch-up and, ultimately, a leapfrog as these \u201cagentic\u201d features roll out to a global audience.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What Does This Mean for Users?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Early feedback suggests that many users welcome the streamlined, AI-powered features\u2014especially those using Copilot for work, study, or creative tasks. However, some traditionalists may miss the customizable New Tab Page, with its quick links and familiar MSN feed. Microsoft continues to test and refine these experiences, listening closely to user feedback as features roll out in phases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">At present, only a fraction of Edge users are seeing the new Copilot-first interface, but all signals point to a broader release within the coming months. As Copilot Discover and advanced Copilot Actions mature, expect Edge to become far more than a web browser\u2014it will be a daily digital assistant that sits at the intersection of productivity, creativity, and information management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Copilot-first interface is more than a UI change; it\u2019s a harbinger of a new era where AI takes a central\u2014and eventually, agentic\u2014role in shaping how we browse, learn, and work online. With Copilot Discover and more advanced AI actions in the pipeline, the browser wars are heating up\u2014and users stand to benefit most from the innovation ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users running stable builds of Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 (and legacy Windows 10 where supported) have reported that, after a recent server-side update, the familiar New Tab Page (NTP)\u2014historically adorned with most visited sites and an MSN feed\u2014has now been replaced by a Copilot-first interface. 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