Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on iOS

The Microsoft Copilot app lets you ask questions, draft text, and generate images using AI.

Just days after introducing a Copilot app on Android, Microsoft has rolled out an app for its AI chatbot on iOS and iPadOS. Both versions of the app are now available to download from the Apple App Store.

The app gives you access to Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat) and works similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT mobile app. In addition to letting you ask questions, draft emails, and summarize text, you can also create images through an integration with the text-to-image generator DALL-E3.

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And, unlike the free version of ChatGPT which runs GPT-3.5, Copilot lets you access GPT-4, the latest large language model (LLM) from OpenAI, without having to pay for a subscription.

With Microsoft’s rebrand of Bing Chat to Copilot, the company is moving toward offering a standalone experience similar to ChatGPT. Along with rolling out apps on Android and Apple devices, Microsoft also created a web experience for Copilot that’s separate from Bing.

Here's how to use Microsoft's Copilot app on iOS:

1. Download the app:

• Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
• Search for "Microsoft Copilot" and tap the Get button to download the app.
• Once it's installed, launch the Copilot app.

2. Sign in with your Microsoft account:

• You'll be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. This is necessary to access your personal settings and preferences.

3. Explore the app's features:

• The Copilot app has three main sections:
  • Chat: This is where you can ask Copilot questions, receive summaries, and have conversations.
  • Compose: Use this section to create text, such as emails, letters, or social media posts. Copilot will provide suggestions and assistance as you type.
  • Create: Generate images from text descriptions using Copilot's advanced AI capabilities.

4. Ask Copilot questions:

• In the Chat section, type your question or request in the text field.
• Tap the Send button or use the microphone icon to speak your question.
• Copilot will process your request and provide a response.

5. Generate text:

• In the Compose section, start typing your text.
• Copilot will offer suggestions as you type, which you can accept by tapping on them.
• You can also ask Copilot for specific kinds of text, such as email introductions or creative text formats.

6. Create images:

• In the Create section, describe the image you want to generate in detail.
• Copilot will use its AI capabilities to create a visual representation of your description.
• You can adjust the settings to refine the image generation process.

Additional tips:

• Use natural language: Copilot understands natural language, so you can ask questions and give instructions in the same way you would talk to a person.
• Be specific: The more specific you are in your requests, the better Copilot will be able to understand and respond to them.
• Experiment with different features: Explore the different features of the Copilot app to see how it can best assist you with your tasks.