Microsoft has not yet officially confirmed that it is working on a new operating system called Windows 12. But in recent months, more and more evidence has emerged that suggests a new version of Windows is imminent. However, the update may not be Windows 12, but Windows 11 version 24H2.
Windows 12 is the unofficial name of a possible new operating system from Microsoft that will be based on Windows 11. Actually, Windows 10 was supposed to be the “last Windows”, but apparently Microsoft now introduces a new version every few years. The company has so far only talked about the “future of Windows” and not specifically about Windows 11’s successor.
The website was recently discovered Windows latest A Microsoft support document that talks about Windows 11 version 24H2. According to Windows Latest, the rollout will be late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter. Accordingly, the update should appear in September or October. Microsoft has now decided against branding it as Windows 12 to avoid further fragmenting Windows users. The 24H2 update should already introduce some design and AI innovations.
A few notes on Windows 12
There were hints from Intel and Qualcomm about a new Windows in October. In February a purported document from Intel surfaced that mentioned Windows 12’s support for Meteor Lake CPUs. A analyst conference Intel’s CFO David Zinner said one thing Windows refresh in 2024.
While the ARM processor Snapdragon also pointed out Microsoft’s consumer marketing manager Yusuf Mehdi in a the interview That one in March In future Windows versions AI will think about fields for functions.
In general, probably AI is a key component of newer versions, as newer processor generations increasingly rely on AI units (NPU) set. Intel introduced it in Meteor Lake, AMD is already installing an AI accelerator in the Ryzen 7040, and Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite also has a powerful NPU. A new AI assistant called Windows Copilot can therefore be more versatile than before.
When can Windows 12 appear?
Microsoft has not yet announced the official release date for Windows 12. However, there was a brief shutdown at Microsoft Build 2023 Calendar entries See “The Next Generation of Windows.” May 2024 Accordingly, the successor to Windows 11 is likely to be announced Start sometime between summer and late 2024. Appropriately, the first notebooks with Snapdragon X Elite will appear from mid-2024. As already mentioned, expect the rollout of Windows 24H2 in September or October.
Author’s assessment
In my opinion, a new Windows version or a massive update is likely in the second half of 2024. This will allow Microsoft to optimize support for ARM processors, which is urgently needed. Broader AI functions also seem plausible to me given the AI ​​trend and the growing number of processors with NPUs. A refreshed user interface and a fundamentally redesigned widget menu would be desirable.
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