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Major update (24H2) released; speculation continues for a 2025 Windows 12.
Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased at Ignite. Major update (24H2) released; speculation continues for a
: Reports indicated Microsoft would return to a traditional three-year major release cycle (similar to the gap between Windows Vista, 7, and 8). The phrase refers to early reports and rumors
The phrase refers to early reports and rumors that surfaced around mid-2022 suggesting Microsoft had shifted its development cycle to a three-year release schedule, effectively putting Windows 12 on the roadmap for a potential 2024 or 2025 release . Summary of Key Dates Early 2022 First reports
: Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events sparked rumors of a "floating" taskbar and a search bar located at the top of the screen.
While Microsoft has not officially named its next major version "Windows 12," The Origin of the "Windows 12" Rumors (2022)
: Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11" branding longer to avoid further fragmenting the user base, given that many PCs still cannot officially run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Summary of Key Dates Early 2022 First reports of a three-year release cycle. Late 2022
Major update (24H2) released; speculation continues for a 2025 Windows 12.
Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased at Ignite.
: Reports indicated Microsoft would return to a traditional three-year major release cycle (similar to the gap between Windows Vista, 7, and 8).
The phrase refers to early reports and rumors that surfaced around mid-2022 suggesting Microsoft had shifted its development cycle to a three-year release schedule, effectively putting Windows 12 on the roadmap for a potential 2024 or 2025 release .
: Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events sparked rumors of a "floating" taskbar and a search bar located at the top of the screen.
While Microsoft has not officially named its next major version "Windows 12," The Origin of the "Windows 12" Rumors (2022)
: Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11" branding longer to avoid further fragmenting the user base, given that many PCs still cannot officially run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Summary of Key Dates Early 2022 First reports of a three-year release cycle. Late 2022