What you’ll need # A Copilot+ PC with a qualifying NPU (Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra 200V or later, or Ryzen AI 300 or later) Windows 11 version 24H2 or 25H2 The August 2026 cumulative update (KB5101684) installed A restart after the update — the Settings page often does not appear until after reboot If you are on a standard laptop or desktop without a Copilot+ NPU, the AI components page will likely not appear or will list nothing removable.
The Windows 11 August 2026 update (KB5101684) arrives on Patch Tuesday with a long-awaited AI uninstall option, Windows Hello ESS support for external fingerprint readers, new touch gestures, and Voice Isolation for Voice Access.
What happened # Google announced its March 2026 Pixel Drop, bringing three major features to Pixel devices running Android 16 QPR3: AI-generated custom icons, desktop mode for external displays, and Gemini screen automation. The update arrives shortly after Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series launch on February 25, 2026, with some features rolling out first on Samsung devices before reaching Pixel phones.
