During build 2023, which took place last May, Microsoft quietly teased the “next generation of Windows”. There is little doubt that this is Windows 12, the development of which has normally already begun. In addition, we already know several of the novelties that the operating system should bring.
Microsoft has yet to officially announce Windows 12 and yet rumors are already swirling about the future operating system. Indeed, if the Redmond firm redoubles its efforts to remain discreet around the project, it obviously cannot help but teaser it somewhat. Thus, as our colleagues from Windows Latest have spotted, this one included a seemingly innocuous little mention during its Build 2023 event.
“Next generation of Windows”. Here is what the attentive spectators were able to see during one of the conferences of the events. Of course, it could just as well be the next big update for Windows 11. But everything suggests that it’s actually a teaser for its successor, if only by the terms used. We remember in particular that the OS was previously renamed “prototype of the next Valley design”.
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This design, precisely, has already been dissected by the experts. One of the big novelties should be the floating taskbar, an experiment already tried in the first builds of Windows 11 before being abandoned. To do this, Windows 12 could allow removing system elements, such as the clock and the date. This option would give the user much more control over customizing their desktop.
Another major rumor announces that the Redmond firm would internally develop its own in-house chip, which would therefore compete with the Apple M3. Finally, the next operating system should give pride of place to artificial intelligence, with further integration of Copilot, in line with Microsoft’s efforts in this area this year.
Windows 12 should be released in 2024. In theory, development has already started.
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