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Microsoft’s Paint has quietly shed its toy status and picked up features that turn it into a genuinely usable, session‑aware image editor: Windows Insiders are now seeing a new .paint project file that preserves layers and session state, a per‑tool opacity/ transparency slider for brushes and...

Microsoft Paint has quietly gained a Photoshop‑style workflow: Windows Insiders can now save layered, editable projects as a single .paint file and reopen them later to continue exactly where they left off, while Pencil and Brush tools gain an opacity slider for semi‑transparent strokes—changes...

Microsoft’s latest Paint update reframes the long‑running app as a serious low‑friction image editor by adding an editable project file format and per‑tool opacity controls — features that put Paint squarely in the conversation as a free, entry‑level alternative to Photoshop for everyday tasks...

Microsoft’s Paint has quietly taken a meaningful step toward becoming a lightweight, session‑aware image editor: the latest Insider update (app version 11.2508.361.0) adds editable project files using a new .paint container and introduces a per‑tool opacity slider for the Pencil and Brush tools...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider builds are shipping a new, full-screen renewal prompt aimed at lapsed Microsoft 365 subscriptions — an eye-catching SCOOBE (Second‑Chance Out‑of‑Box Experience) screen that insiders and early reports describe as a full‑screen nag to renew rather than a...

Microsoft Paint’s long, slow transformation from a nostalgic Windows toy into a lightweight, modern image editor reached a pragmatic milestone this week with the arrival of editable Project files (.paint) and a per‑tool Opacity slider — changes that make everyday sketching, shading, and...

Microsoft's latest Insider flight quietly turns three of Windows 11’s most familiar utilities—Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad—into more capable, workflow‑focused apps by adding editable project files, in‑capture markup, and local AI editing that can run on Copilot+ hardware without a...

Microsoft is quietly folding AI-powered image editing and Bing visual search directly into the File Explorer right‑click menu as part of Insider testing, a move that turns the once‑simple file manager into a micro‑workflow gateway for quick edits and visual lookups. Background Microsoft’s...

On September 8, 2025 Microsoft pushed a fresh Canary-channel flight—reported as Build 27938—that strings together a set of small-but-significant UI and AI experiments. The visible pieces are straightforward: a new “AI actions” entry in File Explorer’s right‑click menu that surfaces image edits...

Microsoft has quietly shipped KB5066121, a targeted Image Processing AI component update that advances the on-device imaging stack on Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs to version 1.2508.906.0, and will be delivered automatically via Windows Update to eligible Windows 11, version 24H2 machines...

Microsoft has unveiled a suite of AI-driven enhancements for Windows 11, specifically tailored for Copilot+ PCs. These updates aim to streamline user interactions and elevate creative capabilities through advanced artificial intelligence integration. AI Agent in Settings A significant addition...

With a steady rhythm of innovation driving its core product, Microsoft is poised to introduce a wave of transformative new features to Windows 11 in the coming month. As rollout begins, but before these enhancements are fully available to the general public, a deeper dive reveals a blend of...

With Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 update, the operating system enters a bold new phase—ushering in far-reaching AI innovation that redefines the user experience for Copilot+ PCs while providing a host of practical improvements for everyone. The cumulative update, known as KB5062660, not...

Microsoft’s latest update to Windows 11 represents a pivotal leap in the operating system’s evolution, ushering in an era where artificial intelligence is not just an add-on but an integral part of the Windows experience. For millions of Windows users worldwide—whether professionals, creators...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update introduces a suite of on-device AI capabilities designed to enhance user interaction, accessibility, and productivity. These features, rolling out through the current month's non-security preview release and Microsoft Store app updates, are set to transform...

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a buzzword into an integral element of the modern computing experience, and nowhere is this more evident than in the latest update cycle for Windows 11. According to a Microsoft-commissioned report, nearly 60% of users have integrated generative AI into...

Microsoft has recently unveiled a suite of enhancements for Windows 11, signaling a decisive push towards encouraging users to upgrade their systems. These updates, particularly tailored for Copilot+ PCs, introduce advanced AI-driven features designed to streamline user experience and boost...

Artificial intelligence is sweeping through every corner of the digital landscape, and Microsoft is ensuring it doesn't overlook even its most fundamental tools. Windows 11, more than any previous iteration of the iconic operating system, is on a mission to become an AI-powered productivity hub...

Microsoft has unveiled a series of significant updates to its core Windows applications—Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad—introducing advanced AI-powered features aimed at enhancing user creativity and productivity. These updates are currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Canary...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603, released on May 19, 2025, introduces a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements aimed at streamlining user workflows and enhancing productivity. These updates encompass AI-driven functionalities in File Explorer, the...