Microsoft's image teasing Windows 11 is now available as a wallpaper

Windows 11 Tease
Windows 11 Tease (Image credit: Microsoft)

What you need to know

  • Microsoft's image teasing the "next generation of Windows" is now available on Wallpaper Hub.
  • Wallpaper Hub is a website that gathers together Microsoft and Windows-related wallpapers.
  • Many believe that the image is teasing the name of the next version of Windows.

You can now easily download the image through Wallpaper Hub, a website dedicated to Windows and Microsoft-related wallpapers. Many of the images on Wallpaper Hub are 4K, but the one teasing the next generation of Windows is only available in FHD for now.

Many hypothesize that the lack of a crossbar shadow is the crux of the image. Microsoft used a similar image to celebrate the 46th anniversary of Windows earlier this year, but that image shows the shadow of the crossbar. The new image teasing the next generation of Windows lacks the shadow in the middle, making the blocks of light look more like the number 11.

We'll have to wait a few weeks to see if this is a troll from Microsoft, a coincidence, or a tease of something more. Microsoft will hold an event to showcase the next generation of Windows on June 24. Until then, you can set the teasing image as your background.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.