At the end of July it became public that Microsoft is developing a single platform to host its AI services. CEO Satya Nadella said the company plans to consolidate the different "Copilot experiences" — including the chat function, Code, and the Coworks service — into one super app during the third quarter.
According to The Verge, Microsoft has already started the consolidation process: both personal and work accounts will be moved into the new unified application. The company will reuse the name "Microsoft Copilot" for the app, but the application icon will be changed.
Microsoft describes the update as a milestone on the path toward rolling out the future super app. The company says it will start deploying the mobile and web changes in mid‑August, while the Windows and macOS applications are scheduled to receive the update by "mid‑September." Mobile users will be prompted to download the new Copilot app.
The exact impact will vary depending on which AI product a user currently uses. Existing Microsoft Copilot users will be able to continue their work in the updated app, where they will find both their chats and their content. Users of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app can expect "smaller navigation changes," will see the updated Copilot icon, and will gain access to their Copilot conversations.
Microsoft emphasizes that content inside the app will remain separated by account, so workplace and personal items will not be mixed.
Some features will not be migrated to the new interface: podcasts and the Deep Research functionality will be discontinued as of August 18, and group chats will also be removed from the new system.
Overall, the move is part of Microsoft's strategy to integrate its AI offerings: the company is gradually reshaping existing Copilot experiences into a single application that is intended to serve as the foundation for a broader super app in the future.
