Windows 12

Everyone lovesWindows 10- even if its newer, shinier siblingWindows 11is a bit more contentious. But what’s next forMicrosoft? Well, the 12th edition, of course - even if the long-awaitedWindows 12won’t actually be the 12th iteration of Microsoft’s ever-popularoperating system(it’s actually more like the 26th).

The new version of Windows is expected to arrive some time in 2024. We don’t know what it’ll look like, but we do have some ideas ofwhat we’re hoping to see from Windows 12.

What we do know that is Microsoft is already working on it (as well as updating and improvingWindows 11), and that the tech giant has big plans to produce its own processors for powering future Windows 12 devices. Below, you’ll find everything we know about Microsoft’s next OS so far.

Latest about Windows 12

Fed up with Windows 11’s look? New mod lets you revamp the desktop, including the floating taskbar once seen in a Windows 12 leak

ByDarren Allanpublished18 October 24

Want to have Windows 11 your way? A freshly released mod promises a ‘fully customizable desktop’ and it looks pretty nifty.

Windows 12: What to expect, new features we want to see

ByDaryl Baxterlast updated28 May 24

UpdatedHere’s what we know about Windows 12 so far - and what we’d like to see from it.

Windows 11 24H2 isn’t even here yet but Microsoft is already working on its follow-up that could pave the way for Windows 12

ByDarren Allanpublished16 April 24

Let’s hope Microsoft maintains regular feature updates outside of annual upgrades going forward to Windows 12 and beyond.

Windows 11 or bust: Microsoft is boldly and insistently urging Windows 10 users to move on, or get left behind

ByKristina Terechpublished12 April 24

Microsoft nudges Windows 10 users toward a necessary upgrade to Windows 11 or costly extended support, sparking frustration and possible resistance among loyalists facing an uncertain transition.

Microsoft reveals next evolution of Windows - and it won’t be Windows 12

ByKristina Terechpublished9 February 24

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update, seemingly passing on Windows 12 (for now). Instead, it’s focusing on AI improvements, and catering to existing Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.

Qualcomm exec says next-gen Windows coming mid-2024 – but will it be Windows 12?

ByDarren Allanpublished5 February 24

Odds are we’re more likely to get Windows 11 24H2 – but whatever the name, it’ll be an all-new OS (kind of).

Did we just catch our first glimpse of Windows 12? If so, we won’t get the new OS until 2025

ByDarren Allanpublished31 January 24

This is another hint that what we’ll get this year will be a Windows 11 24H2 update, rather than an all-new OS.

Windows 11 24H2 update rumored to arrive in September, ushering in huge changes for the OS

ByDarren Allanpublished20 January 24

A leaker has told us what to expect from Windows 11 24H2, including better performance and tons more features.

Sorry Microsoft, it’ll take more than a new Copilot button to save Windows 11

ByMatt Hansonpublished7 January 24

OpinionMicrosoft’s New Year resolution should be to fix Windows 11’s major problems – or just ditch it for Windows 12.

5 ways Windows Copilot needs to improve for Windows 12 in 2024

ByDaryl Baxterpublished1 January 24

Microsoft’s AI assistant is fantastic so far — but it could be even better with these five features.

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