Microsoft Rolls Out Preview of Recall Feature to Windows Insiders
Microsoft’s Recall Feature: A Preview for Windows Insiders
Microsoft is starting to roll out a preview of Recall, its feature that captures screenshots of what you do on a Copilot Plus PC to find again later, to Windows Insiders, according to a blog post published Thursday. This new rollout could indicate that Microsoft is finally getting close to launching Recall more widely.
Delayed Launch and Testing
Microsoft originally intended to launch Recall alongside Copilot Plus PCs last June, but the feature was delayed following concerns raised by security experts. The company then planned to launch it in October, but that got pushed as well so that the company could deliver “a secure and trusted experience.”
Testing and Feedback
The company did release a preview of Recall in November to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel for Qualcomm Copilot Plus PCs and made a preview available to Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PC shortly after. And after a couple weeks of testing, my colleague Tom Warren said that Recall is “creepy, clever, and compelling.”
User Control and Privacy
In Thursday’s blog post, Microsoft spells out that you have to opt in to saving snapshots with Recall, and you can pause saving them “at any time.”
Conclusion
Microsoft’s Recall feature is getting closer to being launched widely after a series of delays and testing. The company is now rolling out a preview of the feature to Windows Insiders, indicating that it is close to being available to the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Recall?
A: Recall is a feature that captures screenshots of what you do on a Copilot Plus PC to find again later.
Q: Why was Recall delayed?
A: Recall was delayed following concerns raised by security experts, and the company wanted to deliver “a secure and trusted experience.”
Q: Can I opt out of saving snapshots with Recall?
A: Yes, you have to opt in to saving snapshots with Recall, and you can pause saving them “at any time.”
