Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy

Microsoft recently announced some big changes to the Recall feature in Windows, and now it's pulled the Release Preview version which contained Recall entirely.

It's likely not a coincidence that Microsoft alsoquietly pulledthe build of the Windows 11 24H2 update that it had been testingin its Release Preview channelfor Windows Insiders. It's not unheard of for Microsoft to stop distributing a beta build of Windows after releasing it, but the Release Preview channel is typically the last stop for a Windows update before a wider release.

Andrew Cunningham at Ars Technica

The company doesn't actually mention why the release was pulled, but the reason is pretty obvious if you connect the dots. I'm at least glad Microsoft is taking the complaints seriously, and while I don't personally think Recall is a good idea, if a user gives their consent and uses it knowingly and willingly, I don't see any problems with it.