Cortana Learns New Languages, Tricks

Microsoft on Friday announced details of the next Windows ten update, which brings improvements for Cortana, a new log-on experience, and a few other goodies.

The update—Build 14279—is rolling out today to Windows Insiders in the "Fast" ring, with three new languages for Cortana — Spanish for those in Mexico, Portuguese for Brazil, and French for Canada.

"For each new market and language, the Cortana team works to develop a custom experience that is relevant in each individual market and language," Microsoft said. "For instance, in Brazil—Cortana is fond of pasteis, which is a common food constitute in many regions across Brazil. And in Mexico, we added local flavor to reverberate the accent and language of the land."

Microsoft encouraged those running the Windows ten Insider Preview in these languages to give Cortana a attempt, and provide feedback about how information technology works.

With this update, Cortana can besides assistance you lot salve information you need to call up. Just say, "remind me to read [that book everyone has been talking almost]" or "remind me to wash the car" and Cortana volition brand sure you don't forget. You can set specific details like a location, time, and people if yous wish, and then that Cortana will surface your to-practise when it's most relevant. You can view and edit these in the same identify you see your reminders in Cortana today.

Meanwhile, if you have a custom Lock screen background prepare, you lot will now come across this image on the login screen as well, Microsoft said. Besides that, Microsoft is integrating its Sway tool with the Photos app in Windows x, letting you quickly turn your albums into interactive, Web-based presentations. You'll be able to easily add together department headers, text narration, cations, and other details to add some pizazz to your images. Plus, an update to the beta Xbox app for Windows 10 will include some new features like a Gamerscore Leaderboard and an updated "Featured" department.

This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.

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