Release notes: August 7, 2025

Overview

Microsoft's Copilot Release Notes for August 7, 2025 announce that GPT-5 is now live in Microsoft Copilot across all markets and platforms, including web, Windows, Mac, and mobile. The same update introduces Smart Mode, which automatically routes users to the most capable model, along with Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge and Copilot Vision integration in moto ai on select Motorola devices.

Key Takeaways

GPT-5 is available in Microsoft Copilot across web, Windows, Mac, and mobile in all markets.
GPT-5 combines a fast model for everyday questions, a deeper GPT-5 thinking model for complex tasks, and a real-time router that picks the approach.
Smart Mode in the Composer automatically routes users to the most capable model so they do not have to switch or guess.
Copilot Mode is a new experimental mode in Microsoft Edge that combines chat, search, and web navigation into a single input box.
Copilot Vision is now built into moto ai on select Motorola devices, including the latest razr and edge devices.

GPT-5 now live in Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft announced that GPT-5 is available across every Copilot platform.

›GPT-5 is now available across all markets and platforms, including web, Windows, Mac, and mobile.
›It is described as a unified system built to understand when to respond quickly and when to think more deeply.
›It is free to try right now.

At its core, GPT-5 pairs a fast, high-throughput model for everyday questions with a deeper reasoning model called GPT-5 thinking for complex tasks, and a real-time router selects the right approach based on the user's intent and the conversation's complexity.

Smart Mode and routing

Smart Mode removes the need to pick a model manually.

›Smart Mode automatically adapts to the task and routes the user to the most capable model.
›It removes the need to switch or guess between models.
›Microsoft says it suits solving complex problems, writing creatively, and turning ideas into visuals.

Microsoft frames the update as a way to remove friction so users focus on their ideas instead of the interface, meaning more creativity and less configuration.

How to try GPT-5

›Open Copilot on any device.
›Select Smart Mode in the Composer.
›Start exploring with GPT-5, which is free to try right now.

Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge

Edge gains an experimental AI browsing mode.

›Copilot Mode is a new experimental mode that adds AI capabilities to the Edge browser.
›It combines chat, search, and web navigation into a single input box.
›It is free for a limited time and available on Edge for Windows and Mac.

Copilot Mode helps users make sense of open tabs, anticipate tasks, and stay in flow. Users can speak naturally to Copilot and use it on any webpage, with advanced tasks like bookings and errands coming soon. Users opt in through browser settings or at aka.ms/copilot-mode.

Copilot Vision in moto ai

Copilot Vision is now integrated into Motorola devices.

›Copilot Vision is fully integrated into moto ai on select devices, including the latest motorola razr and edge devices.
›Users in the U.S. and other regions can access it directly from their device.
›Users open moto ai and tap Ask Copilot Vision to begin.

Copilot Vision turns the device camera into a tool powered by conversational AI that interprets what the user sees and responds, offering real-time insights for tasks such as home decor, hobbies, and travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

On which platforms is GPT-5 available in Microsoft Copilot?

GPT-5 is available across all markets and platforms, including web, Windows, Mac, and mobile.

What is Smart Mode?

Smart Mode automatically adapts to the user's task and routes them to the most capable model, removing the need to switch or guess between models. It is selected in the Composer.

How does GPT-5 decide how to answer?

GPT-5 uses a fast model for everyday questions and a deeper GPT-5 thinking model for complex tasks, with a real-time router that selects the right approach based on the user's intent and the conversation's complexity.

What is Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge?

Copilot Mode is a new experimental mode in Edge that combines chat, search, and web navigation into a single input box and helps users manage open tabs and anticipate tasks. It is free for a limited time on Edge for Windows and Mac.

How do I use Copilot Vision on a Motorola device?

Open moto ai on a supported device, such as the latest razr or edge devices, and tap Ask Copilot Vision to start. It uses the camera to interpret what you see and respond in real time.

The August 7, 2025 release centers on bringing GPT-5 and Smart Mode to Copilot while extending AI into Edge browsing and Motorola devices.