Microsoft merges Copilot and M365 Copilot into one app

Get ready for a streamlined AI experience. Microsoft is officially unifying its Copilot offerings into one comprehensive “super app,” promising to merge the separate consumer and productivity experiences into a single, cohesive platform.

This major update isn’t just about rebranding; it’s an effort to make AI assistants more intuitive and accessible for everyone. As Microsoft states, the goal is to create a simpler, more cohesive experience, allowing users to seamlessly transition between using Copilot for personal tasks and leveraging it for professional productivity.

While the unified identity will simply be branded as “Copilot,” users engaging with their personal consumer accounts will notice an updated user interface that closely mirrors the Microsoft 365 Copilot experience. For those already deep in the M365 ecosystem, the change will be subtle—mostly a logo update and a clean UI refresh.

The most exciting aspect for most users is the seamless data migration. Microsoft has confirmed that all existing Copilot data and chat history will automatically migrate to the new unified experience, meaning users won’t have to manually move their conversations or files.

However, unification comes with some necessary changes regarding specific features. To refine the core experience, several functionalities are being retired for consumer users. This includes removing the Group Chat feature entirely, where messages and images will no longer carry forward after August 18, 2026, requiring users to manually save anything they wish to keep.

Furthermore, the Podcasts feature is scheduled for full retirement on August 18, 2026. Similarly, the powerful Deep Research function will be retired for consumer access starting the same date, though existing research content will remain accessible.

For users operating with work or school accounts, Microsoft assures that privacy and security are paramount. Personal and commercial data will remain strictly separated; your organizational security, compliance, and administrative controls continue to apply when using Copilot within a work context.

The rollout is being handled in waves to ensure stability, starting worldwide with mobile and web apps today. The full transition schedule looks like this:

• Mid‑August 2026 — Worldwide rollout begins for mobile and web apps; early‑access opt‑in opens for Windows and Mac apps.
• Late August 2026 — Standard rollout of the URL redirect begins.
• Mid‑September 2026 — Worldwide rollout begins for Windows and Mac apps.
• Late September 2026 — Deferred rollout of the URL redirect begins for the web app.

This move positions Microsoft to deliver a true Copilot super app—an experience capable of handling tasks across all its platforms and services, finally making sense for users who need both personal AI assistance and professional productivity tools rolled into one powerful system.