It has almost been three years since Windows 11 was unveiled, and there have been rumors about 12 too. Curiously, there was a time when the tech giant wanted Windows 10 as "the last version".
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While Microsoft may or may not release Windows "12" this year or ever, there is a cool concept out there which shows the possibilities if it were an OS without bloatware and telemetry.
Many fans are still daydreaming about a modern Microsoft-made mobile OS rivaling Android and iOS. This new concept tries to imagine two things we likely won't get: Windows 12 and Windows Mobile.
After Intel, another major company in the form of Qualcomm has now publicly stated that the "next version of Microsoft Windows" is landing this year. However, it may not Windows "12".
Microsoft's internal Canary Channel reportedly made a big build number jump, moving from 26047 all the way up to 27547. Could this be one of the first traces of Windows '12' preview builds?
Microsoft has published a document with details about further WMI Command Line utility (WMIC) deprecation. It will soon be off by default and eventually removed from the next-gen Windows version.
Microsoft is seemingly still very focused on Windows 11, with the next major update landing in the form of "version 24H2." The next-gen Windows (12), as such, may not be all that ready just yet.
According to new rumors, Microsoft is set to increase minimum hardware requirements for the next-gen Windows (some call it Windows "12"). 16GB of RAM might become a minimum for AI PCs.
Microsoft could be releasing its next-gen operating system, Windows (12?), this year. As such, here is yet another concept video of that which imagines it as Microsoft's revolutionary OS.
A new report emerged with details about the upcoming Surface Pro '10' and Surface Laptop '6.' According to it, the new computers will bring ARM chips, a big focus on AI, and notable design changes.
It looks like Microsoft is pumped and excited about Copilot. The company Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella recently said that Copilot is the Start menu on the next-gen AI-powered Windows.
AMD today unveiled its new Ryzen 8040 series Hawk Point APUs and Ryzen 8050 Strix Point APUs, which are being designed with Microsoft's next-gen AI-focused Windows 11 and (12) ambitions.
A new report emerged with alleged details about the next big Windows update scheduled for 2024. Rumors claim Microsoft wants to ship a new release with a big focus on AI and "groundbreaking" features.
While it has been expected for a while that Windows 12 will be released sometime next year, a new report suggests it will be in the middle of the year in June, possibly sometime around Computex.
Microsoft has mentioned Windows 11 "24H2" for the first time, which calls into question some of the leaks, rumors, and reports about 'Windows 12' and its possible 2024 launch date.
Microsoft recently launched Windows 11 23H2, but as we approach 2024, the rumors of Windows 12 are starting to fly and now Microsoft might just have confirmed it is indeed going to be.
Intel CFO David Zinsner stated in a recent financial conference that a "Windows refresh" is coming in 2024. His statement is in line with other rumors of "Windows 12" coming next year.
A new report sheds some light on the recent discovery of a potential subscription-based Windows "12." Turns out, those bits are linked to one of Windows 11's SKUs, not the next-gen Windows.
Microsoft might just be planning to make the next generation of Windows a cloud-based, subscription service. While we have already had evidence of the former, fresh new leak hints at the latter too.
Despite Intel's recent publishing of its first Wi-Fi 7 modules and their specs, it seems Windows 10 users may indeed not be in luck if they plan to have a taste of next-gen Wi-Fi on their PCs.
Microsoft may be planning to eliminate several peer-to-peer networking-related services in upcoming Windows 11 version 23H2 and Windows 12. Though it has likely not been finalized yet.
Microsoft will be disabling TLS versions 1.0 and 1.1 on Windows very soon. The company announced it earlier today and is part of its broader strategy to make the next Windows versions more secure.
Windows 10 users may not be in luck in case they want to have a taste of Wi-Fi 7 on their PCs. That's because a document from Intel seems to suggest Windows 11 will be the oldest one supported.
Microsoft will be disabling TLS versions 1.0 and 1.1 on Windows very soon. The company announced it earlier today and is part of its broader strategy to make the whole of Windows OS more secure.
If past reports are to be believed, Microsoft could be releasing its next-gen OS, Windows 12, next year. As such, there are several fan-made concept videos out there nowadays from excited enthusiasts.
AMD shared the first, extremely preliminary details on Ryzen 8000 series based on the Zen 5 CPU architecture. The chips are set to arrive next year right when people are expecting to see Windows 12.
Here is a video showing several interesting ideas Microsoft could consider for its upcoming Windows "12." An upgraded taskbar to please all, better widgets, a properly organized Start menu, and more.
Although Microsoft is winding down support for Windows 10, the vast majority of its customers still use the OS. Based on the lukewarm response to Windows 11, it's unlikely that this will change soon.
With the latest non-security update (KB5025305) on Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft has now added the option to receive the latest updates quicker, as soon as they are available for your device.
Intel is making a new L4 cache specifically designed for improving boot times on its next-gen Meteor Lake processors. This means we could expect faster booting on next-gen Windows 11, and more.
This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features.
Rumors claim that Microsoft's next major update to Windows will arrive in late next year in the form of "Windows 12". But what should we expect from this purported OS come 2024? Read my thoughts here.
This week's Microsoft Weekly digest is chock-full of news items related to controversies related to AI-powered products, the arrival of free USBs for Windows Insiders, and multiple app updates.
Stardock's WindowBlinds 11, a modding and tweaking utility, has gained support for the Windows 11 22H2 Moment 2 update (KB5022913). Hence Moment 2 users can make their desktops resemble Windows 12.
Microsoft is quietly adding even more Cloud PC-based options to Windows 11 Insider builds. These changes shed light on the company's aims and ambitions with the next-generation Windows OS.
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly packs news items related to "Windows 12" leaks, some hidden capabilities in Windows 11, and a bunch of app updates, with a sprinkle of Windows 7 news.
The unconfirmed report claims Microsoft wants to develop the "CorePC" Windows OS for various device form factors which would enable faster updates and a more secure operating system.
Just a day after the supposed preliminary system requirements for Windows 12 leaked, we may have some more clues on what the UI on Windows 12 (officially called "Next Valley") could look like.
According to a new report, some early system requirements for Next Valley, which is what the successor to Windows 11 is referred to as, may be here. However, at the moment, there isn't much to go by.
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about updates to Microsoft 365 apps and services like Teams and Edge, new features and bugs in Windows, and Copilot upgrades.
