: Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events sparked rumors of a "floating" taskbar and a search bar located at the top of the screen.
: 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 . : Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events
Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration of GPT-based Copilot.
: Building on "Copilot," the OS would likely have AI baked into the kernel for system-level automation and search. The phrase refers to early reports and rumors
Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased at Ignite.
: Instead of waiting years for new features, Microsoft introduced "Moments"—smaller, more frequent feature drops for Windows 11. Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased
While Microsoft has not officially named its next major version "Windows 12," The Origin of the "Windows 12" Rumors (2022)