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Microsoft confirms name of the next major version of Windows, and it's not Windows 12
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that the upcoming Windows OS release expected this fall will be branded Windows 11, version 24H2, and not Windows 12 as some had previously speculated.

Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon X Elite PCs will launch with the "next version of Windows" in June
By Zac Bowden published
vNext Qualcomm has confirmed that the first Snapdragon X Elite PCs will launch alongside the next version of Windows in mid-2024.

Why Windows 12 (probably) isn’t happening this year
By Zac Bowden published
11 not 12 Will the next major Windows OS update be branded Windows 12? I don't think so. This is why.

The state of Windows as 2023 ends — Windows 10 nears end of life as Windows 12 rumors heat up and Microsoft bets on AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows in 2023 Big on AI, features and updates, but is this enough for Microsoft to convince Windows 10 users to transition to Windows 11?

EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft readies 'groundbreaking' AI-focused Windows release as new leadership takes the helm
By Zac Bowden published
Exclusive What’s next for Windows? Microsoft plans next-gen Windows AI release in 2024, plus details on recent changes to the Windows roadmap

Microsoft News Roundup: Windows 12 tease, Windows Phone haunts YouTube, and Snapdragon X Elite
By Sean Endicott published
All the news A massive week of PC and gaming news included stories about the future of Windows and the ghost of Windows Phone haunting Google.

Intel tease suggests 'Windows 12' really is coming in 2024
By Zac Bowden published
vNext Intel's CFO has seemingly confirmed that a big Windows update is on the way next year.

No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it
By Zac Bowden published
Subscribe No, the next version of Windows won't ask you for a monthly fee to use it. That said, there might be some new OS features that require a subscription to fully utilize.
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