Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration of GPT-based Copilot.
Major update (24H2) released; speculation continues for a 2025 Windows 12.
The phrase refers to early reports and rumors that surfaced around mid-2022 suggesting Microsoft had shifted its development cycle to a three-year release schedule, effectively putting Windows 12 on the roadmap for a potential 2024 or 2025 release . Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration
: Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end hardware while remaining powerful on workstations. Current Status: Windows 11 24H2 vs. Windows 12
: Instead of waiting years for new features, Microsoft introduced "Moments"—smaller, more frequent feature drops for Windows 11. : Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end
: Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events sparked rumors of a "floating" taskbar and a search bar located at the top of the screen.
: Reports indicated Microsoft would return to a traditional three-year major release cycle (similar to the gap between Windows Vista, 7, and 8). : Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events
: Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11" branding longer to avoid further fragmenting the user base, given that many PCs still cannot officially run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Summary of Key Dates Early 2022 First reports of a three-year release cycle. Late 2022