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Microsoft and Qualcomm Retire Copilot+ PC Brand

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Microsoft and Qualcomm are retiring the Copilot+ PC brand.
Surface CVP Brett Ostrom said the new 12-inch Surface Pro will not carry the Copilot+ label.
Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap said future AI computers are likely to drop the Copilot+ label.
The Recall feature was deemed insecure in 2024 and delayed, damaging the Copilot+ PC reputation.

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Microsoft and Qualcomm are retiring the Copilot+ PC brand.
Surface CVP Brett Ostrom said the new 12-inch Surface Pro will not carry the Copilot+ label.
Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap said future AI computers are likely to drop the Copilot+ label.
The Recall feature was deemed insecure in 2024 and delayed, damaging the Copilot+ PC reputation.