Microsoft apps news

Microsoft 365 shared plans are about to get less OneDrive storage. The change affects family members on shared Microsoft 365 subscriptions, so if you use that cloud space for files, you may need to review what is stored and how much space you have left.

Microsoft is expanding Copilot on Windows PCs so it can act on local files, organize them, make changes and run certain tasks using on-device AI models. The change affects Copilot+ PC users and is due in the coming months. If you use a Copilot+ PC, expect Copilot to have more control over files on your device. Microsoft says the aim is to combine local and cloud AI processing.

Microsoft is adding remote PC connections to the Windows App on Windows. People who use the app for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box, and also need direct access to traditional Windows PCs, can now use one app instead of separate remote access tools.

Microsoft has opened pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. The new hardware is aimed at developers, AI engineers, and technical professionals who want to run AI and development workloads on local Windows PCs.

Microsoft is ending support and updates for Office 2021 on October 13. People still using Office 2021 on Windows PCs will need to plan an alternative, since the software will no longer get updates after support ends. The summary says there are five options to consider.

Google Wallet tap-to-pay is not working for some Pixel users. Google has not provided a fix yet, but the summary says there are a few things that have helped other users. If you are affected, try the suggested workarounds in the article.

Microsoft is rolling out Excel Canvas through October, adding Copilot-generated reports to Excel. The feature turns workbook data into reports with visualizations, metrics and insights, and the reports refresh automatically when the data changes. It is for users who have access to Copilot in Excel, and they can adjust reports with natural language prompts. The article does not mention any Windows-specific issue or fix.