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Microsoft to end support for Cortana in Windows

Guru@TWCN — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 05:23:53 +0000

Microsoft has been making a lot of changes in its products and services to keep up with the AI revolution and give the best to its customers. Cortana has been implemented in Windows for many years. Starting from late this year, Microsoft will stop supporting Cortana in Windows as a standalone app. Users can access […]

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Microsoft shuts down Cortana on Android and iOS

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:02:35 +0000

Microsoft had earlier rolled out Cortana for Android and iOS in an effort to give it voice-assistant a broader appeal. But it seems, the company failed to garner much enthusiasm from users. That being the case, we’ve learned Cortana will no more be seen on Android and iOS platforms. Microsoft ends support for Cortana on […]

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Windows 10 adds new skill to Cortana Cortana to open locally stored files

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:22:40 +0000

Cortana, the digital assistant on Windows, has received many updates in the past akin to the main OS. The case with the latest Windows 10 Insider Build is no different than this. The Build 20270, which got into the Dev channel, has equipped Cortana with a much-anticipated file skill. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 […]

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Windows 10 2004 re-enables ‘Hey Cortana’ wake word in updated Cortana

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:11:06 +0000

Microsoft has re-enabled the wake word in the latest version of Cortana in Windows 10. As a result, Windows 10 2004 users will now be able to use the wake word (Hey Cortana) with Cortana. Wake word Cortana mode allows users to interact with Cortana using voice commands. Windows 10 re-enables Cortana wake word “The […]

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Microsoft Cortana will stop working on a number of devices next year

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:44:27 +0000

Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on Cortana digital-assistant for Android and iOS devices. In addition to mobile apps, Microsoft will also put an end to Cortana support on the Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker. If that wasn’t enough, Microsoft is rethinking its digital assistant to an extent where the company has no problem […]

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No, Cortana not dead yet; Microsoft releases new chat-based Cortana experience in Windows 10

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:30:29 +0000

Cortana’s existence in Windows 10 has always been overlooked. Well, not anymore. Microsoft is set to bring new chat-based Cortana experience in its updated Windows 10 operating system that aims to boost user productivity. Henceforth, Cortana virtual assistant can answer simple, natural language questions with utmost accuracy, hopefully. For example, you can ask questions about […]

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Microsoft Cortana says Rahul Gandhi will be the next Prime Minister of India; What do you think?

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:35:50 +0000

The AI-based voice assistants can be super fun at times! Apple has Siri, Google has Assistant, Amazon has Alexa, Samsung has Bixby, and Microsoft has Cortana. Now, there has been a rumor going around that Microsoft plans to rename Cortana eventually. Although Microsoft has not said anything about renaming Cortana yet, Cortana’s presence has diminished […]

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New Cortana will focus more on your productivity and privacy

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:30:34 +0000

After Cortana failed to get traction, there was news that Microsoft would not develop the service furthermore. However, we have now learned that in the upcoming Windows 10 release, Cortana is set to return with a renewed focus on productivity and enhanced security and privacy. New Cortana will focus more on your productivity Cortana was […]

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Support for Cortana app on Android and iOS to end soon

AnandKhanse@TWC — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:27:32 +0000

The software giant – Microsoft has confirmed the news of phasing out its virtual assistant service, Cortana from Android and iOS platforms. The company also mentioned that an updated version of Microsoft Launcher without Cortana will be launched, soon. So, we could soon see the end of support for Cortana App. Microsoft killing support for […]

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A standalone Cortana app for Windows 10 spotted on the Microsoft Store

AyushVij@TWCN — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:30:45 +0000

Cortana has been coming along with Windows 10 since the initial release. It used to comes preinstalled with the operating system. But now Cortana has been spotted as a standalone app for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store. With its expansion of the ‘Personal’ digital assistant to other platforms like Android and iOS, the process […]

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Cortana is now getting a major UI update globally

AyushVij@TWCN — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:30:16 +0000

Microsoft has been long silent about the consumer-focused major features for Cortana that would give her an edge over the competition. But this does not mean that Cortana is no longer in development internally at Microsoft. Windows Insiders have been seeing a few features here and there for a while. One such feature that was […]

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Cortana and Alexa integration is now live in the United States

AyushVij@TWCN — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:49:14 +0000

Microsoft and Amazon in a partnership announced in last fall that they will be integrating Cortana and Alexa. This integration would range from PCs, Smart Speakers, IoT and more. The main motto of this integration was the fact that it will add far more value to the user’s experience as well as the skill of […]

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