Recall Feature Lands on Snapdragon Laptops Through Windows Insider Program
Microsoft’s Recall, one of the flagship features for Windows 11’s Copilot+ laptops, is now available for Snapdragon-powered PCs. Initially launched exclusively for x64-based systems, Recall’s expansion to Arm-based devices comes via the Windows Insider Program, requiring enrollment in the Dev Channel. This rollout provides users of the cutting-edge Snapdragon laptops introduced earlier this year a chance to preview the feature, albeit in a beta environment.
Recall’s primary function—recording nearly every interaction within Windows—has sparked a mix of excitement and concern. Designed to enhance productivity by offering detailed activity tracking, the feature has faced intense scrutiny for its privacy and security implications. Following criticism, Microsoft postponed its initial release, introducing measures such as user-controlled access settings and disabling Recall by default for enterprise machines. Organizations interested in enabling Recall must navigate additional layers of approval and manual configuration.
Recall’s Limited Availability and Future Prospects
While its beta availability marks a step forward, Recall is unlikely to see a general release before 2025. Even then, its usage will be restricted to Copilot+ PCs launched in 2023 and beyond, limiting its reach. For early adopters, however, the Windows Insider Program offers a glimpse into Microsoft’s ambitious vision for AI-integrated features, with the option to exit the beta channel once stable updates are available.
The rocky rollout of Recall underscores Microsoft’s balancing act between innovation and user trust. As the feature develops, its adoption may depend on how well the company addresses ongoing concerns surrounding data security and privacy.