Microsoft has once again delayed the release of its Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs. The company had initially planned to test Recall with Windows Insiders in October, but they have now announced that more time is needed to prepare the feature. Brandon LeBlanc, senior product manager of Windows, stated that they are committed to delivering a secure and trusted experience with Recall and that it will be available for preview with Windows Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs by December.
This is not the first time Microsoft has postponed the launch of Recall. The initial delay was due to security concerns raised before its planned debut in June. Since then, Microsoft has been working on overhauling Recall’s security, making it an opt-in experience, and ensuring that it can be fully uninstalled by Copilot Plus PC owners. The Recall feature uses local AI models built into Windows 11 to take screenshots of your computer activity and allows you to search and retrieve past actions through an explorable timeline.
It is important to note that Recall will not be mandatory on Copilot Plus PCs and can be fully removed if desired. Recent YouTube videos claiming that Recall was being installed on any PC with Windows 11, version 24H2 have caused confusion and misinformation. Microsoft has clarified that Recall will be an opt-in experience and not a mandatory feature.
The delays in the Recall feature rollout have been attributed to Microsoft’s focus on ensuring the security and user control of the feature. By encrypting the Recall database and requiring authentication through Windows Hello, Microsoft aims to provide a secure and trustworthy experience for users. The company is taking the necessary time to refine the feature before releasing it to Windows Insiders.
In conclusion, Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs is still in development, with a new preview date set for December. The company is working diligently to address security concerns and ensure that Recall is an opt-in, user-controlled experience. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving feature from Microsoft.
