Lilbits: Recall, AI-enhanced search, and Click to Do are rolling out for Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft also preview support for swearing while using voice typing

Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC platform was predicated on the idea that Windows computers with processors that have newfangled neural processing units would be able to do all sorts of nifty things with AI. But the most impressive features that Microsoft promised have been slow to arrive… after the company faced backlash over the potential privacy and security implications.

Now Microsoft is finally ready to roll out its controversial Recall app… as an opt-in feature that you can safely ignore if you don’t plan to use it. Copilot+ PCs also get an enhanced version of Windows Search, which does sound useful though.

Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.

Microsoft’s Recall tool begins rolling out to supported Copilot+ PCs (with 40+ TOPS NPUs). It’s now an opt-in feature so you can ignore it. Other updates include contextual Windows search and Click to Do. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Microsoft is adding a “filter profanity” toggle to Windows voice typing. This lets you DISABLE the filter that is in place by default so that your curse words are spelled out without any * symbols. Apparently this feature was based on “top customer feedback.” blogs.windows.com/windows-insi…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Microsoft is pulling the plug on the Windows Maps app. It’ll be removed from the Microsoft Store in July, but first MS will push a final update “that makes it nonfunctional.” Bing Maps on the web will continue to be available. www.neowin.net/news/microso…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Linux PC maker System76 has released a 7th Alpha of the Cosmic desktop environment with new tools for managing workspaces (virtual desktops), more accessibility features, global shortcuts, and more. blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Handheld game console maker Retroid says that after 4PX and DHL paused US shipments (at least temporarily) the company is giving a new shipping vendor a trial. Produce prices won’t increase, but shipping costs are going up.
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM

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