Windows 12

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

Windows 11 24H2 reference spotted – does this mean no Windows 12 next year?
By Darren Allan published
Windows 12? Windows 11 24H2? The naming roulette wheel continues to spin with a fresh rumor.

Windows 12 launch date leak is an early Christmas gift for struggling laptop makers
By Matt Hanson published
Windows 12 needs to be a hit – not just for Microsoft, but for the entire PC market – and it may launch next year.

Windows 12: new features we want to see
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Here's what we know about Windows 12 so far - and what we'd like to see from it.

Microsoft just rolled out the last big Windows 11 update we expect before Windows 12, Copilot in tow
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 Update brings a sleek UI overhaul, enhanced Microsoft Teams integration, improved app management, Windows Copilot, and more.

Qualcomm and Microsoft's game-changing chip could supercharge Windows 12
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft's ambitious Windows 12 with AI-powered 'Windows Copilot,' hybrid computing, and Qualcomm's groundbreaking Snapdragon X Elite, set to revolutionize user experiences.

Why Microsoft should buy Stardock to bolster its personalization options for Windows 12
By Daryl Baxter published
Opinion As Start11 gives users many choices in how to change Windows 11's Taskbar, perhaps it's time for an acquisition.

Windows 11’s final major update before Windows 12 could drop soon – and here’s what it will look like
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11 23H2 update introduces new features, enhances support for software, and paves the way for Microsoft's anticipated 'Windows 12' release.

Forget Windows 12, Windows 13 needs to set the stage for the next decade of tablets and laptops
By Daryl Baxter published
Opinion While Windows 11 was almost a reset of Windows, Windows 12 needs to carry this on, with 13 being the next frontier.
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