Everyone loves Windows 10 - even if its newer, shinier sibling Windows 11 is a bit more contentious. But what’s next for Microsoft? Well, the 12th edition, of course - even if the long-awaited Windows 12 won’t actually be the 12th iteration of Microsoft’s ever-popular operating 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 of what 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 improving Windows 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
Is Microsoft planning Windows 12 for this year? I doubt that, but the pre-emptive backlash against its AI features has already started.
Hate Windows 11? I'm betting you'll have a change of heart about Windows 12 if the OS turns out like this concept.
Forget Windows 12, Microsoft's confirmed Windows 11 25H2 - and this year's update might disappoint in some ways, but there's good news too.
Microsoft bets on Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, with no Windows 12 on the horizon
Now out in a very limited preview, the AI assistant will browse with you
Want to have Windows 11 your way? A freshly released mod promises a ‘fully customizable desktop’ and it looks pretty nifty.
Updated Here's what we know about Windows 12 so far - and what we'd like to see from it.
Let’s hope Microsoft maintains regular feature updates outside of annual upgrades going forward to Windows 12 and beyond.
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.
