Microsoft has made a significant about-face in response to an outpouring of objections from OneDrive users following a proposed change to the way the cloud storage service counted photos.
Earlier this year, Microsoft sent emails to OneDrive users, notifying them of an impending alteration: “Soon, data from photos saved in your Gallery and in your albums will each count separately against your total Microsoft storage quota.” This shift was set to roll out to users beginning on October 16.