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Microsoft is delaying Windows Recall after recent backlash, won't launch next week after all


Windows Recall will arrive at a later date, available in preview "in the coming weeks."

In an unprecedented move, Microsoft has announced that its big Copilot+ PC initiative that was unveiled last month will launch without its headlining " Windows Recall" AI feature next week on June 18. The feature, which captures snapshots of your screen every few seconds, was revealed to store sensitive user data in an unencrypted state, raising serious concerns among security researchers and experts. Last week, Microsoft addressed these concerns by announcing that it would make changes to Windows Recall to ensure the feature handles data securely on device.

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