Windows 12: What We Know So Far and What to Expect

Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system was launched just two years ago, but there are already rumors about a potential successor: Windows 12. One reason for this speculation is that Microsoft has reportedly adopted a new update cadence for its operating system, with major versions set to arrive every three years. This means that Windows 12 could be released as early as 2024, which would be in line with the company’s previous practice of major releases every three years from Windows Vista onwards.

Most of the information about Windows 12 comes from Windows Central’s Zac Bowden, who has a good track record of predicting features in the Windows operating system.

Bowden’s leaks suggest that Windows 12 will have built-in AI features and will switch to a lightweight modular code. Microsoft has also revealed a glimpse of the potential Windows 12 desktop layout at the recent Microsoft Ignite conference, with an altered appearance featuring a floating taskbar, a floating search bar, and relocated system icons.

Despite the rumors, it is worth noting that Windows 12’s design changes may not be significant enough to warrant a new version of the operating system. The interface updates are not as drastic as the changes from Windows 10 to 11, and moving the system information may be an unnecessary disruption to ingrained Windows users’ habits.

Nonetheless, Windows 12 is expected to continue the trend of ongoing updates and feature additions that began with Windows 10. Microsoft has already implemented AI features in Windows 11, and it is likely that AI will continue to play a role in the next version of Windows.

Windows 12: What We Know So Far and What to Expect

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