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Microsoft unintentionally removed its AI assistant, Copilot, from Windows 11 with its latest update, released on March 11, 2025. The update, which aimed to improve security and fix system bugs, also led to the unexpected disappearance of Copilot from the operating system. Many users noticed that the AI assistant had been unpinned from the taskbar, raising concerns about whether it had been removed intentionally.

The accidental removal of Copilot has sparked mixed reactions among Windows 11 users. While Microsoft has been heavily investing in artificial intelligence and integrating it into its software ecosystem, not all users are enthusiastic about AI-powered features. Some welcomed the update, happy to see Copilot gone, while others found its absence disruptive to their workflow.

Microsoft Responds and Provides a Temporary Fix

Microsoft quickly acknowledged the issue and confirmed that it was an unintended bug. The company assured users that it is actively working on a fix to restore Copilot in upcoming updates. In the meantime, affected users can manually reinstall Copilot by downloading it from the Microsoft Store.

Copilot’s Ongoing Evolution

This incident highlights Copilot’s shifting role within Windows. Initially, Copilot was fully integrated into the operating system, but later, Microsoft transformed it into a web-based shortcut. More recently, the company has been working to reintegrate it as a native feature. Some newer Windows PCs even include a dedicated Copilot key on their keyboards.

Despite these efforts, Copilot’s functionality appears to be less integrated than before. Recent versions no longer make direct system changes, but instead provide instructions for users to adjust settings manually. This shift raises questions about Microsoft’s long-term strategy for AI on Windows.

Who is affected by the Bug?

The bug affects multiple versions of Windows, including:

• Windows 11: Versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 (update KB5053598)
• Windows 10: Versions 22H2 and 21H2 (update KB5053606)

Microsoft Accidentally Removes Copilot AI In Latest Windows 11 Update

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The EU is moving forward with competition-based regulatory actions against Google and Apple. The European Commission (EC) announced two preliminary charges against Google for failing to comply with Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations related to Google Search and the Play Store, which could lead to fines of $35 billion. The regulatory body also ordered Apple to make iOS more open to third-party devices like smartwatches, headphones and TVs. The decisions come in the face of US President Donald Trump threatening additional tariffs on nations that regulate US Big Tech companies.

As part of an investigation that began last March, the EC charged Google on Tuesday with violating the DMA by favoring its own services (such as shopping, hotel booking, transportation and financial and sports results) in search results over third-party competitors. The regulators said the company gives its services “more prominent treatment compared to others” by displaying them with enhanced visual formats and filtering mechanisms.

The EC also charged the company with preventing Google Play app developers from informing customers of alternative channels for cheaper offers. Although the commission said Alphabet has a right to charge a developer fee for steering a customer to another channel, it claimed that what the company demands in return goes beyond what is justified — “a high fee over an unduly long period of time for every purchase of digital goods and services.”

“The two preliminary findings we adopt today aim to ensure that Alphabet abides by EU rules when it comes to two services widely used by businesses and consumers across the EU, Google Search and Android phones,” EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said in a statement.

European Union

The DMA, which was passed in 2022, allows European regulators to fine companies up to 10 percent of their global revenue. The commission can double the penalty to 20 percent for repeat offenders. Alphabet brought in over $350 billion last year.

The commission stresses that the charges aren’t final, and Alphabet can still defend its decisions in writing before they are finalized.

The EU’s moves follow through on a recent promise to enforce its regulatory laws despite tariff threats from Trump as part of his escalating trade war with other nations. He wrote a memo in late February, saying he would consider tariffs in response to “digital services taxes, fines, practices and policies” on American companies. In turn, the EC said it would “respond swiftly and decisively to defend its rights and regulatory autonomy against unjustified measures.”

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Although the EC’s decision for Apple doesn’t (yet) involve charges, it offered measures the company must comply with to avoid them in the future. First, the company must provide greater compatibility with third-party devices that connect to iPhones. Unless Apple wants to face fines of over $39 billion, it will have to improve areas like notifications for third-party smartwatches, data transfer speeds (like peer-to-peer Wi-Fi and NFC) and the pairing process on connected accessories from competing companies.

The EC also ordered Apple to improve access to technical documentation for developers to make their products interact with iPhones and iPads.

“Effective interoperability for third-party connected devices is an important step towards opening Apple’s ecosystem,” Ribera said in a statement. “This will lead to a better choice for consumers in the fast-growing market for innovative connected devices.”

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-eus-new-charges-against-google-could-lead-to-at-least-35-billion-in-fines-165850585.html?src=rss

Apple just introduced its first proprietary cellular modem, the C1, as part of the recently-launched iPhone 16e. Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, just ran the C1 modem through a series of benchmark tests and it did surprisingly well, even when compared to the Qualcomm chips that accompany the pricier iPhone 16 handsets.

The C1 misses out on mmWave 5G support, but can still hold its own in the speed department. The company found that the iPhone 16e offered average download speeds of 560Mbps for the top 90th percentile of users on AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. The standard iPhone 16, with the Qualcomm chip, is faster in this scenario, with average download speed of 756Mbps. The difference, however, isn’t stark.

Ookla

Things change when you move from the top 90th percentile to the bottom 10th percentile. In this case, the iPhone 16e actually outperforms the standard model. The average data speed for the 16e here reached nearly 218Mbps, whereas the Qualcomm-based model averaged 210Mbps. Interestingly, the newest iPhone model was fastest when using AT&T and Verizon’s networks. It was slower on T-Mobile.

As for upload speeds, the 16e outperformed the traditional iPhone 16 in nearly every test. Apple has touted the C1 as the “most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone,” and that doesn’t seem to be hyperbole.

Ookla’s tests match our experience, as detailed in the official iPhone 16e review. We found that the C1 modem outperformed even the iPhone 16 Pro in certain use cases. However, it’s always worth noting that this chip doesn’t support ultrawideband 5G.

So Apple’s investment to build an in-house modem looks to have been a worthy endeavor, just like those speedy M-series chips. The company reportedly has big plans for future iterations. Not only is the C2 likely on the way, but Apple is planning on creating an all-purpose processor that contains an integrated modem. This could allow for some serious energy and cost benefits.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apples-first-custom-designed-modem-did-surprisingly-well-in-benchmarks-164422205.html?src=rss

There is something so incredibly frustrating about typing on a digital keyboard with a controller. Whether for streaming or gaming, the slowness with which you often have to find each letter is just painful. Well, thankfully, there’s an improvement on the way for Xbox controllers, with Microsoft announcing a new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11’s touch keyboard. 

Microsoft

The updated keyboard should make it easier to use the on-screen one with an Xbox controller. It brings greater navigation to the controller and helpful shortcuts. For example, the X button can function as backspace, the Y button as the spacebar and the menu button as enter. Microsoft also states that it has vertically aligned the keyboard keys for smoother use.  

Microsoft first shared that it was beta testing this technology back in September. Now, it’s available in the Release Preview version of Windows 11, so you should be able to try it out for yourself within the next few weeks. Hopefully it saves you a lot of time and frustration (and that streamers will come up with their own solutions soon). 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-launches-a-new-gamepad-keyboard-layout-for-windows-11-154011591.html?src=rss

Say goodbye to ground-in dirt and stains and save money while you do it with the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine cordless vacuum cleaner. This cordless cleaner is currently on sale for $798 for the Amazon Spring Sale, which is $152 off its usual price tag of $950. This is one of the best deals we’ve seen on this machine in the last year.

Combining powerful suction with advanced wet-cleaning capabilities, the V15s Detect Submarine is a versatile cleaning machine for both carpets and hard floors. Armed with eight Dyson accessories, including the Submarine wet roller head, fluffy optic cleaner and Digital Motorbar head, it provides edge-to-edge cleaning and is ideal for those seeking vacuuming and mopping functionality in a single device.

Boasting whole-machine HEPA filtration, intelligent adaptive suction based on floor type, LCD screen and a 60 minute run-time, the V15s Detect Submarine is capable of comprehensive cleaning throughout the home. With the Submarine cleaner head attached, it can cover an area of 1,000 square feet using the built-in 300ml water tank, picking up liquids and debris while washing surfaces with clean water.

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is a top pick in our best cordless vacuums guide, where we praised its versatility and convenience. While the popularity of robot vacuums continues to grow, busy households with kids and pets in the mix can benefit from a versatile yet manual solution. Thanks to its lightweight and cordless design, the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine makes it easy to clean up messes and spillages on the spot, and is great for tackling tight corners, staircases and underneath furniture.

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends on March 31; there’s no telling if this deal will stick around after that, so now’s the time to grab it if you’ve had your eye on it.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/this-dyson-cordless-vacuum-and-mop-is-more-than-150-off-for-the-amazon-spring-sale-140036864.html?src=rss