Microsoft Stock was trading nearly 6 percent lower, a level not witnessed for many trading sessions for the technology major.

Microsoft stock was facing selling pressure during early trades. With almost 6 percent decline, Microsoft was close to major support at $400.

Microsoft is testing new customization options for the Copilot key on Windows 11, allowing users to reassign it to launch other applications instead of the default Copilot app.

Microsoft has added AI-enabled shopping features to its search engine Bing and Edge internet browser.

Microsoft has codenamed the next major update for Windows 10 operating system as Iron (Fe) and this update could be offering during first half of year 2021.

San Francisco  - Microsoft has long been accused of copying the computer innovations of its smaller competitor Apple. Now it is also copying parts of Apple's retail model.

The software giant plans to start its own chain of retail stores highlighting its products, following the success of Apple's 251 stores in engaging customers and boosting Apple's profile.

The Microsoft announcement on Friday did not include details of the retail rollout but it will not be the company's first attempt to open up a retail shop. The company opened a Microsoft store in Sony's Metreon centre in San Francisco in 1999, in which it showcased technology from Microsoft and its partners, but the store closed in 2002.