Microsoft has recently released Windows 10 Preview Build 16215 for the Windows Insiders in the fast ring, having a bunch of new improvements targeted to release in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
This build gets a set of new additions to Cortana experience, called as 'Vision Intelligence'. In this post, we are going to learn more about the changes part of it.
The new vision intelligence support to Cortana, along with this build, will be available starting with the en-US market. That means, if you are a Windows Insider in the fast ring and you selected the region of your system to en-US market, you will be able to first try out these new features.
After taking proper permission from you, Cortana will now have more access to your device. You need to be signed-in with your MSA or work account and then give Cortana permission to access your camera roll. You can provide the permission by navigating to Settings > Cortana > Permissions & history > 'Manage the information Cortana can access from this device'.
Once the permission is set, Cortana will prompt you to create a reminder when she notices event posters in your camera roll. The next time you take a picture of a flier for an upcoming event, Cortana will reach out asking if you want to create a reminder for that time.
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If you are a pen user, Cortana can now help you to keep track of future events on your screen. You can now use the new lasso tool to circle the relevant information and Cortana will recognize the time, and offer suggested follow-ups through a context menu.
If you want to try it out, go to Settings > Device > Pen & Windows Ink > Press and hold, and select 'Cortana Lasso' in the dropdown picker. Find a website with upcoming event info, or an event poster someone has shared in any social media channel. Once you have the event on your screen, just press and hold the pen back button, circle the time information and watch Cortana do her magic for you to easily add a reminder.
To know more about the other new features and improvements in this build, click here: Windows 10 Insiders Preview Build 16215. To know about the known issues present in this build, check the original blog post published by Microsoft. Image sources provided above are courtesy to Microsoft.
