Microsoft combines Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot into a Single App: Key Changes Explained
Microsoft is combining its Copilot experiences into one app, making it easier for you to access AI tools, Microsoft 365 services and existing data across personal and work accounts.
- Aug 14, 2026,
- Updated Aug 14, 2026 12:42 PM IST
Microsoft has confirmed that it is bringing its standalone Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences together in a single app. The company has started rolling out the change gradually, with the unified experience designed to handle both personal and work or school accounts from one place.
Launching initially on mobile devices, this combined experience simplifies toggling between personal assistance and work productivity features. While the updated application will simply be named “Copilot” and offer a familiar experience for most users, Microsoft noted that select legacy features will be phased out as part of this unification effort.
What the new Copilot app will do
With the change, you will no longer need to switch between separate Copilot apps depending on what you want to do. The unified app will let you use Copilot for everyday questions while also accessing Microsoft 365 tools, files and content.
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If you use Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook, you will be able to move between Copilot and these services more easily from the same experience. Microsoft is also keeping personal and work data separated, so combining the apps does not mean mixing your personal and professional information.
Why Microsoft is making the change
For you, the biggest difference is simplicity. Having two similarly named Copilot apps could make it unclear which one you should use. Microsoft is now moving towards one Copilot experience across its platforms.
You also do not need to worry about manually moving your existing Copilot data. Microsoft has confirmed that your Copilot data will migrate automatically to the new experience, including chats and other relevant data. You will not need to take any action to ensure your information is carried forward when the unified app reaches your device.
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The company says this is only the starting point for a broader Copilot strategy. The unified app is expected to form the foundation for a broader Copilot platform that could bring together chat, AI coding tools and new AI agents.
Who will get the unified Copilot app?
The rollout covers consumers as well as people using Copilot with work or school accounts. However, you may not see the changes immediately, as Microsoft is rolling them out in waves.
The worldwide rollout starts today for mobile phones, while the unified desktop experience for Windows and macOS is expected to roll out more widely from mid-September.
As part of this effort to streamline the user experience, Microsoft is discontinuing several existing consumer capabilities, such as group chats, Deep Research and podcasts, starting August 18, 2026.
For you, the broader goal is straightforward: Microsoft wants Copilot to become a single AI gateway for everyday tasks, work and Microsoft 365 services rather than a collection of separate apps.
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Microsoft has confirmed that it is bringing its standalone Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences together in a single app. The company has started rolling out the change gradually, with the unified experience designed to handle both personal and work or school accounts from one place.
Launching initially on mobile devices, this combined experience simplifies toggling between personal assistance and work productivity features. While the updated application will simply be named “Copilot” and offer a familiar experience for most users, Microsoft noted that select legacy features will be phased out as part of this unification effort.
What the new Copilot app will do
With the change, you will no longer need to switch between separate Copilot apps depending on what you want to do. The unified app will let you use Copilot for everyday questions while also accessing Microsoft 365 tools, files and content.
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If you use Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook, you will be able to move between Copilot and these services more easily from the same experience. Microsoft is also keeping personal and work data separated, so combining the apps does not mean mixing your personal and professional information.
Why Microsoft is making the change
For you, the biggest difference is simplicity. Having two similarly named Copilot apps could make it unclear which one you should use. Microsoft is now moving towards one Copilot experience across its platforms.
You also do not need to worry about manually moving your existing Copilot data. Microsoft has confirmed that your Copilot data will migrate automatically to the new experience, including chats and other relevant data. You will not need to take any action to ensure your information is carried forward when the unified app reaches your device.
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The company says this is only the starting point for a broader Copilot strategy. The unified app is expected to form the foundation for a broader Copilot platform that could bring together chat, AI coding tools and new AI agents.
Who will get the unified Copilot app?
The rollout covers consumers as well as people using Copilot with work or school accounts. However, you may not see the changes immediately, as Microsoft is rolling them out in waves.
The worldwide rollout starts today for mobile phones, while the unified desktop experience for Windows and macOS is expected to roll out more widely from mid-September.
As part of this effort to streamline the user experience, Microsoft is discontinuing several existing consumer capabilities, such as group chats, Deep Research and podcasts, starting August 18, 2026.
For you, the broader goal is straightforward: Microsoft wants Copilot to become a single AI gateway for everyday tasks, work and Microsoft 365 services rather than a collection of separate apps.
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