Microsoft Copilot Removes Copilot Voice Feature, Significantly Impacting User Experience and AI Interaction
What changed
Access terminology rebranded from 'Priority access' to 'Preferred access' - appears in main hero section, comparison table, and throughout page. Represents marketing/positioning change for the same access benefit.
Early access feature description updated from 'Get early access to new AI features' to 'Get early access to experimental AI features' - clarifies that features accessed early are experimental/beta quality.
Copilot Voice feature completely removed - including dedicated section ('Introducing Copilot Voice'), comparison table row, and FAQ entry. Was described as 'Using advanced AI voice technology, speak to Copilot and hear it respond naturally'
AI credits system introduced - 'Receive fresh AI credits at the start of each month to use Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps and AI features in Designer'. Credits are deducted each time users interact with Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps or Designer's AI features.
Before and after
Jan 3, 2025 vs Apr 1, 2025Access terminology rebranded from 'Priority access' to 'Preferred access' - appears in main hero section, comparison table, and throughout page. Represents marketing/positioning change for the same access benefit.
Sign in to view the full comparison
See the before/after screenshots and every marked-up change.
More from Microsoft
Full history →- Week 33, 2026·packagingMicrosoft Copilot 365 Copilot: 1-month free trial added to Business plans
- Week 28, 2026·packagingMicrosoft Copilot bundles Business Premium, Standard plans with Copilot access
- Week 15, 2026·packagingMicrosoft Copilot softens AI usage promises, tightens renewal terms
- Q1 2026·improvedMicrosoft Copilot adds 4K Clipchamp export, AI image tools to Premium plan
- Q3 2025·improvedMicrosoft Copilot Transforms Copilot Pro into Family-Oriented 365 Premium Subscription with Enhanced AI Features and Increased Cloud Storage
