As reported by Neowin on Monday, August 11, it has been rumored that the Halo AI companion Cortana may be integrated into the next iteration of Microsoft’s Windows operating system (alternatively known as the “Windows Threshold” update to Windows 8.1).
According to Neowin, Cortana’s performance on the desktop is looking to be included in the final release of Windows Threshold, though such anticipations are still speculation at this point in time.
As it it currently stands right now, Cortana is an app that opens up a personal digital assistant, where you’ll either be able to type or verbally ask a question.
Unlike the Windows Phone variant, Cortana on the desktop doesn’t take up the entire screen. Though it is similar to the Windows Phone variant in terms of looks, the app’s window is said to take up roughly 25 percent of the screen with it being in the centre. What’s more is that she still keeps her circular shape and she’ll also still be animated.
With Microsoft said to be frequently updating Cortana, it is thought that by the time the Windows Threshold update launches the app will be a significantly more robust assistant than it is right now.
We’ve established that a new update to Microsoft’s Windows Phone will allow for the Siri-like Cortana to officially expand to other countries , including the UK and China, as part of the phone’s features.
Word of a Siri-like version of Cortana cropped up in September last year , and it was also rumoured to be the voice of Bing back in January . The feature became available as an opt-in service back in April, and it’ll eventually also come to PC and Xbox One.
We’ll bring you more news on Cortana should further information reach our ears.
[ Neowin ]