2022---windows-12--new-operating-system-already-in-the-works-

: Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end hardware while remaining powerful on workstations. Current Status: Windows 11 24H2 vs. Windows 12

In 2022, internal shifts at Microsoft signaled a change in how Windows is updated:

Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration of GPT-based Copilot. : Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end

: Instead of waiting years for new features, Microsoft introduced "Moments"—smaller, more frequent feature drops for Windows 11.

As of late 2023 and early 2024, the narrative shifted slightly: : Instead of waiting years for new features,

: 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

: Reports indicated Microsoft would return to a traditional three-year major release cycle (similar to the gap between Windows Vista, 7, and 8). Late 2022 : Reports indicated Microsoft would return

Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased at Ignite.