: Building on "Copilot," the OS would likely have AI baked into the kernel for system-level automation and search.
While Microsoft has not officially named its next major version "Windows 12," The Origin of the "Windows 12" Rumors (2022)
: Rumors emerged about a project called "CorePC," a modular version of Windows designed to be faster, more secure, and better equipped to compete with ChromeOS. Expected Features (Based on 2022–2024 Leaks)
: Instead of waiting years for new features, Microsoft introduced "Moments"—smaller, more frequent feature drops for Windows 11.
Major update (24H2) released; speculation continues for a 2025 Windows 12.
: Instead of a "Windows 12" launch in 2024, Microsoft focused on the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) . This version includes many of the "AI PC" features originally rumored for Windows 12.
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 .
If a brand-new operating system (Windows 12) is released, it is expected to focus on these core pillars:
