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
Microsoft's Copilot can now browse the web with you, if you're in the early preview
Now out in a very limited preview, the AI assistant will browse with you
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
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
Updated Here'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
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
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
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?
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
This is another hint that what we’ll get this year will be a Windows 11 24H2 update, rather than an all-new OS.
