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Over the past week, OpenAI has kept quite a full workload with its “OpenAI’s 12 days of shipmas.” Notably, they have released several updates, ranging from major ones to minor ones. Among these releases was the introduction of a new subscription tier for ChatGPT, called ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200. This new tier offers unlimited access to OpenAI’s models like o1, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice mode. Additionally, OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model has been made available to a wider audience.

In Windows 11, you can now customize the function of the Copilot key to open different apps. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Microsoft plans to phase out the “Suggested Actions” menu from Windows 11 in an upcoming OS update. This feature, debuted in the Windows 11 2022 Update, offers swift options for placing calls or scheduling events.

As a dedicated enthusiast, I find that Microsoft isn’t always open about its market share analytics, making it necessary for us bloggers and analysts like me to look elsewhere for insights into the ecosystem’s performance. We can resort to resources such as Statista, analysts like Newzoo, or even Steam player concurrency graphs. However, there’s an even more effective method to monitor year-over-year user behavior patterns (if it proves fruitful…).

This holiday season, members of the Alpha and Alpha Skip-ahead circles are being treated early by Xbox. They’re part of the initial group who get to test a much-desired Xbox Cloud Gaming feature. Starting now, these Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers within this exclusive group can stream games they already own directly onto their Xbox Series X, Series S, or Xbox One console through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

There isn’t always smooth sailing between Windows PCs and iPhones, particularly when you consider their compatibility with each other. However, this might change significantly as a key feature gap – effortless file sharing – between Windows 11 and iOS is about to be bridged.