Copilot approvals go GA, off by default, and can count toward required pull-request approvals; multi-model Max review enters public preview and costs more credits. The reviewer now has a rubber stamp—if you hand it over.

GitHub’s official review screenshot showing Copilot approval and Lite, Balanced and public-preview Max effort options; not an independent assurance that a change is safe.

Published 28 Oct 2026 · 16:40 UTC

GitHub Universe changelog ↗ · Source dated 28 Oct 2026

Copilot approvals go GA, off by default, and can count toward required pull-request approvals; multi-model Max review enters public preview and costs more credits. The reviewer now has a rubber stamp—if you hand it over. · ournews.ai