Android users now have a variety of options to choose from when selecting an assistant app for their devices. While Google Assistant and Bixby have been popular choices in the past, the emergence of AI-powered chatbots has expanded the possibilities. One such option gaining traction is Microsoft’s Copilot.

According to Android expert Mishaal Rahman, the latest beta version of the Microsoft Copilot app (v. 27.9.420225014) now allows users to set it as their default assistant app. This means that you can access the chatbot from anywhere on your device with a simple swipe or button press.

While this feature is a welcome addition for Android users, it’s important to note that the experience may not be seamless just yet. Currently, activating Copilot will mainly open the app without immediately initiating listening mode or screen analysis like some other assistants do.

However, this doesn’t mean that Copilot won’t eventually become as helpful as Google Assistant or Bixby, or even surpass them in capabilities like Gemini. Since Copilot is still in beta, Microsoft is likely working on further enhancements to make it a fully integrated Android assistant. While there has been no official announcement from Microsoft yet, it’s safe to assume that future updates will bring additional functionalities to make Copilot even more valuable for users.