Microsoft presents exciting updates and features for AI-powered search on mobile devices, including Bing, Edge and more!

Microsoft's commitment to delivering innovative AI-powered solutions in Microsoft Bing and Edge continues to thrive, as the company marks 100 days since introducing a new era of search. Throughout this period, Microsoft has actively incorporated user feedback to enhance the search experience for both loyal Bing users and newcomers alike. In line with their mission, Microsoft is unveiling a range of exciting updates and features for mobile devices, reinforcing their dedication to transforming search through AI advancements.

This week, Bing users can anticipate a substantial enhancement in their mobile search experience. The recently announced features, which were covered in our previous report in early May, are now being introduced, enhancing the richness and depth of the Bing experience on desktop and mobile platforms. Alongside the previously announced updates, users can now enjoy access to engaging videos, Knowledge Cards, interactive graphs, improved formatting, and seamless social sharing capabilities within their chat conversations. One of the most anticipated updates is the introduction of chat history, which will be available initially on mobile, and later on desktop. With this feature, users can effortlessly track and review recent chat activity by simply tapping on the clock-inspired icon.

But things do not end there, since new features are also coming to other brand apps, such as:

• Enhanced Bing, SwiftKey, Edge, and Skype Apps:

The popularity of Bing mobile has soared, evidenced by an eightfold increase in daily downloads since the launch of the new Bing. In response to the growing demand, Microsoft is introducing forthcoming updates to the Bing, SwiftKey, Edge, and Skype apps, aimed at enriching the mobile search experience. Users can look forward to features such as the addition of a Bing widget to the home screen, enabling quick access to Bing Chat, as well as the ability to seamlessly continue conversations between desktop and mobile devices. Furthermore, voice input and multilingual chat improvements will provide users with an extensive selection of languages and voices to customize their Bing experience according to their preferences.

• SwiftKey's AI-Powered Capabilities:

Microsoft SwiftKey, the renowned AI-powered keyboard, now offers even more functionality with the addition of the Compose feature. Users can rely on SwiftKey to draft text, considering parameters such as subject matter, tone, format, and length, thus alleviating the burden of administrative tasks. Furthermore, the integration of Microsoft's AI-powered translator into the SwiftKey keyboard enables effortless translation in any language supported by Bing, allowing users to stay connected with friends and family around the world. These features will be available to all users across iOS and Android devices in the coming weeks.

• Edge's Contextual Chat and Selected Text Actions:

Microsoft Edge mobile users will soon enjoy an enhanced browsing experience with the introduction of contextual chat and selected text actions. By simply tapping on the Chat icon, users can engage with Bing Chat to ask questions related to the content they are viewing or request content summaries. Additionally, selecting text and choosing Bing from the options menu will provide users with in-depth context, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the text by accessing related sources and clear summaries.

• Enriching Skype Group Chats with Bing:

Microsoft aims to provide a seamless search experience within Skype group chats. Users can now tag @Bing directly within group conversations to benefit from the AI-powered features it offers. Whether generating a list of discussed places of interest or suggesting new ideas, Bing's capabilities can now be easily accessed without the need for participants to search for Bing separately. This feature is being gradually rolled out and will be available to all Skype users in the coming days.

These are just some of the major enhancements mentioned by Microsoft on their blog, but developers can expect to learn more about the Bing AI platform at the upcoming Build conference, where Microsoft will provide insights into how they can leverage this technology for both PC and mobile applications. This emphasis on empowering developers highlights Microsoft's commitment to fostering innovation and driving the future of AI-powered search experiences.