

In many ways, this felt like a rushed release, but to Microsoft’s credit, many of the issues that Bing’s early users found have since been fixed. It’s no secret that Microsoft had to endure quite a bit of criticism since Bing was first launched earlier this month. To access the new Bing, you still need to get on the waitlist (if you haven’t done so yet), so not every Windows 11 user will get access right away. Indeed, the Bing search engine with its low single-digit market share, likely has fewer monthly users than that. That’s some very prominent placing for the new Bing. That’s where you will now find the new Bing, waiting for your questions and unwilling to talk about itself.Īs Microsoft notes, with over half a billion monthly users, the search box is one of the most widely used features in Windows. If you’re a Windows 11 user, you are surely familiar with the search box that’s integrated into the taskbar by default.

This is part of a major Windows 11 upgrade that also includes the first preview of Phone Link for iOS, which will let you take calls and respond to messages from your iPhone on your Windows PC, tabs in the default Notepad app, and has new energy recommendations, a redesigned Quick Assist app to make it easier to remotely assist your parents with their computer problems, and more. After introducing it in its Edge browser and then bringing it to the Edge, Bing and Skype apps on mobile, today it’s Windows 11’s turn to welcome the new Bing to its taskbar. (The update is now live as of 1 PM ET.)Īll users will automatically get these new features as part of the March 2023 security update rolling out on March 14.Microsoft is wasting no time bringing its new AI-powered Bing to all of its products. If you don't see the update, it might still be rolling out, so you'll have to wait a short while. If you'd like to install this update now, you can head to Windows Update and install the optional cumulative update that should be waiting. How to get the Windows 11 February 2023 update Windows Studio Effects in Quick Settings.AI powered file recommendations in Start for AAD joined devices.Full-screen Widgets panel with third-party widget support.Modernized Taskbar system tray overflow menu.Touch-optimized Taskbar for tablets and 2-in-1 devices.Here's a quick rundown of what's new in this second feature drop for Windows 11:
