Microsoft continues to develop the Cortana voice assistant in Windows 10. And although it may disappear from the OS, the corporation is already testing a new user interface for the application. New build already for testers, it supports text and voice queries.
It is reported that Cortana has become more βtalkativeβ, and it has also been separated from the built-in search in Windows 10. The novelty is positioned as a solution for business users. At the same time, the new Cortana application for the "tens" supports most of the existing functions, including search queries, conversations, opening applications, managing lists, and so on. In addition, it is possible to set reminders, activate alerts and timers.
According to Dona Sarkar, head of the Windows Insider Insider Program, not all features from the previous version of Cortana are available in beta yet. However, gradually the developers plan to add new features to the application.
Currently available in Windows 10 build (18945) on the Fast Ring channel. It is expected that the release of the novelty will be released in the first half of 2020. Among other changes, we note support for light and dark themes, as well as new speech models.
At the same time, we note that the main market for voice assistants is divided between the solutions of Google, Apple and Amazon. The appearance of an updated version of Cortana can change the balance of power in the market, as well as bring a new assistant to the PC.
Source: 3dnews.ru