Microsoft has updated its Android application launcher, “Microsoft Launcher,” by incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities through the Bing Chat robot.
The new update for “Microsoft Launcher” allows users quick access to Bing Chat, enabling them to leverage the benefits of generative artificial intelligence based on OpenAI’s GPT-4 model.
According to media reports, Microsoft will also extend this update to its “Surface Duo” devices, which also operate on the Android system.
Users will find the “Bing Chat” icon in the search bar on their home screen or by swiping down to access the search feature.
Upon tapping the dedicated icon, the familiar “Bing Chat” interface appears, similar to what is seen in other Microsoft applications.
Launcher apps, like “Microsoft Launcher,” empower Android device users to personalize their devices, change their home screen layouts, and manage their apps, they also offer additional features like news feeds, shortcuts, calendars, note-taking, and more.
Microsoft introduced its “Launcher” app in 2017 to enable users to have its interface on their home screens instead of the default screen, it also offers integration with other Microsoft apps, the latest version of the launcher can be obtained from the Google Play Store.
The company recommended users to utilize the “Bing Chat” robot within the Edge browser to enhance their browsing experience.
Microsoft has been incorporating artificial intelligence tools into its various applications and plans to launch an AI-powered personal assistant in the Windows system, it also aims to support external browsers through custom add-ons later in the current year.
