Windows Weekly 901

After a flurry of last-second pre-release activity, Microsoft shipped 24H2 a week earlier than expected! Copilot also gets a major update for individuals too, and Copilot+ PCs get more features.

24H2 is here!

• Last week’s Week D updates did finally go out, first to 22H2/23H2 and then to 24H2
• That 22H2/23H2 preview update was apparently a hot mess Now Microsoft has issued a fix
• Windows 11 version 24H2 is fully available. Arm64 ISOs are coming soon
• The first LTSC version(s) of Windows 11 is now available - Windows 11 Enterprise Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 24H2 + Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024) 
• New Dev and Beta builds, not much new, but new Snipping Tools spreads further
• Canary build today

Copilot

• Copilot morphs into an AI companion or something
• Copilot+ PCs are getting new features, including one with a serious Recall vibe
• Microsoft is trying a different tact with the new AI features - explaining why they can be trusted. Can they be trusted?
• Microsoft belatedly explains why you can trust Recall
• As expected, Microsoft does a song and dance on changes to Recall, but notably never thanks the feedback it got from the security community. Good. But this is still a win-win, if just for opt-in and, now, uninstall
• Google pushes Gemini more in ChromeOS

Microsoft 365, More

• Microsoft finally kills HoloLens 2
• Germany has a plan for regulating all of Microsoft, not just the products that fall under the DMA
• Office 2024 is here for individuals too
• Intel rejects buyout offer... from Arm?

Xbox

• Xbox announces new games at Tokyo Game Show
• First Game Pass titles of October reveal a bonanza of Activision titles, is what I wish we could discuss
• Starfield expansion arrives on Xbox, PC
• J Allard joins Amazon for some reason

Tips and Picks

• Tip of the week: Get the 24H2, refresh your recovery drivers/setup media
• App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2025 are here
• RunAs Radio this week: Data Security and Governance with Nikki Chapple
• Brown liquor pick of the week: Russell’s Reserve 10

 

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• Transcripts: Windows Weekly 901 Transcript

Links

• Update on Recall security and privacy architecture
• Microsoft Reveals New AI Features Coming in Preview on Copilot+ PCs in November
• Microsoft is Turning its Copilot Chatbot Into an AI Companion
• Trust? (Premium)
• I Can’t Recall a Win-Win Like This (Premium)
• Microsoft Details How it Made Windows 11’s Recall Feature More Secure
• Google Brings More Gemini, More to Chromebook and Chromebook Plus
• Microsoft Releases September Optional Update for Windows 11
• Windows 11 24H2 Finally Gets Its September Week D Preview Update
• Latest Windows 11 Optional Update is Causing Unexpected Reboots and BSODs
• Microsoft Issues Fix for Windows 11 22H2/23H3 Preview Update Issues
• Windows 11 Version 24H2 is Now Available on Non-Copilot+ PCs
• "Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64 devices will be made available in the coming weeks."
• Microsoft Delivers New Windows 11 Insider Dev and Beta Builds
• Windows 11 Insider Build 27718 is Now Available for Canary Testers
• Microsoft Has Discontinued its HoloLens 2 Headset
• Germany to Enforce DMA Regulations for All Microsoft Products and Services
• Office 2024 is Now Available for Consumers and SMBs
• Office 2024 is Now Available for Consumers and SMBs
• Intel Reportedly Rejected ARM’s Offer to Acquire its Product Division
• Xbox Announces New Game Pass Games at Tokyo Game Show
• Microsoft Reveals New Games Coming to its Different Game Pass Tiers
• Starfield’s Shattered Space Story Expansion is Now Available on Xbox and PC
• J Allard Joins Amazon
• Adobe Announces Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2025
• Data Security and Governance in M365 with Nikki Chapple
• Russell’s Reserve 10