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Microsoft Launcher for Android gets Bing Chat integration, powered by ChatGPT

https://lemmy.world/post/3879217

Microsoft Launcher for Android gets Bing Chat integration, powered by ChatGPT - Lemmy.world

>There’s also a new Bing widget that lets you access the chat from the homepage. >Here’s the official changelog: >- New – Start a Bing Chat conversation from anywhere in the Launcher you find search. >- Bing is your A1-powered copilot and can provide helpful answers to your questions. >- Bing Chat functionality is available in regions supported by Bing Chat. >- Bing Chat functionality requires Android 8.0 and up >- Bug fixes.

Aug 26, 2023 at 2:33pmWeb
Show threadBobKerman3999Aug 26, 2023
I tried a year ago and it was so slow on my phone.
Show threadryanAug 26, 2023
I've been using the Microsoft launcher for a while now and it's nice, but laggy. And I had to finally uninstall the Bing browser app because it just wouldn't stop crashing.
Show threadIlikepornaddictAug 26, 2023
Microsoft on android? Why would anyone want this?
Show threadSanguineParAug 26, 2023
It’s actually a very decent launcher, I used it for a while after Nova screwed the pooch. Have moved on since then, and if I hadn’t, I certainly would be leaving over Bing chat.
Show thread𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝙼𝚎𝚘𝚠Aug 26, 2023
How did Nova screw the pooch? I’ve been out of the loop on that one.
Show threadraptirAug 26, 2023
They sold to a data analytics company.
Show threadStylus2650Aug 28, 2023
May I ask what launcher you moved on to?
Show threadSanguineParAug 29, 2023
Sure, I use Total - it’s not as slick as some launchers, but it’s very customisable if you don’t mind putting the time in.
Total Launcher - Apps on Google Play

Imagine it. Make it! Extreme customization ever.

Show threadolympusAug 26, 2023

I could think of 2 reasons

  • Customization, more features than the default. For example you can rename apps, change icons of apps etc. Something not possible with the default launchers. Yes, other 3rd party support these, but if you already use some Microsoft products like Onedrive, Outlook etc, Microsoft launcher could be a logical option. They already spy you, so...
  • You are a Microsoft 365 subscriber.
    • Show threadcatsupAug 26, 2023
    Least obvious Microsoft spyware
    Show threadradauAug 26, 2023
    While not something I would ever use, I can definitely see the use. It does look nice but as someone who has experienced Microsoft from the start it’s gonna be a no for me.