Microsoft Merges Consumer and Business Copilot Into One Unified App, Drops Key Features
Summary
Microsoft is unifying its consumer and business Copilot apps into one platform, dropping features like Podcasts, Group Chat, and Deep Research on August 18, while laying the groundwork for a Copilot 'Super App' combining chat, AI coding, and autonomous agents, expected by September 2026.
Key Points
- Microsoft is merging its consumer and business Copilot apps into a single unified product called Microsoft Copilot, with a gradual rollout beginning this week and expanding worldwide in mid-August.
- Several consumer features are being discontinued starting August 18, including Copilot Podcasts, Group Chat, and Deep Research, as part of a broader effort to streamline the platform under former Snap executive Jacob Andreou.
- The merger sets the stage for an upcoming Copilot 'Super App' — touted by CEO Satya Nadella — that will combine chat, AI coding, Cowork, and AutoPilot agents into one platform, expected to launch by the end of September 2026.