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{{AFC comment|This is a pretty clear failure of [[WP:NOTCRYSTALBALL]]. Wikipedia is not a website for unverified product rumours about future versions of Windows. Reading the sources, there's no real information about Windows 12. It hasn't even been announced yet. I'll quote the relevant paragraph of the linked policy here: | {{AFC comment|This is a pretty clear failure of [[WP:NOTCRYSTALBALL]]. Wikipedia is not a website for unverified product rumours about future versions of Windows. Reading the sources, there's no real information about Windows 12. It hasn't even been announced yet. I'll quote the relevant paragraph of the linked policy here: | ||
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----{{Short description|Upcoming version of Windows}} {{Draft topics|software|computing|technology}} {{Infobox OS|name=Windows 12|working state=Unreleased|GA date=TBA|preceded by=[[Windows 11]] (2021)}} | ----{{Short description|Upcoming version of Windows}} {{Draft topics|software|computing|technology}} {{Infobox OS|name=Windows 12|working state=Unreleased|GA date=TBA|preceded by=[[Windows 11]] (2021)}} | ||
'''Windows 12''' is an upcoming major release of the [[Windows NT]] operating system developed by [[Microsoft]]. | '''Windows 12''' is an upcoming major release of the [[Windows NT]] operating system developed by [[Microsoft]]. Microsoft has not officially announced Windows 12. | ||
== Development and Rumors == | ==Development and Rumors== | ||
Reports from industry insiders and leaks have hinted at new features and improvements in Windows 12. At the Microsoft Ignite conference in 2022, glimpses of a revamped user interface with a floating taskbar and integrated widgets were showcased, potentially indicating a new direction for user interaction.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-06|title=What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More|url=https://uk.pcmag.com/migrated-3765-windows-10/146311/what-to-expect-in-windows-12-leaks-rumors-and-more|access-date=2023-05-31|website=PCMag UK|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-06|title=Is there any update on Windows 12 release date? Here's what we know|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/is-there-any-update-on-windows-12-release-date-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/111937384.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2024-10-12|website=[[The Economic Times]]|language=en-gb}}</ref> | Reports from industry insiders and leaks have hinted at new features and improvements in Windows 12. At the Microsoft Ignite conference in 2022, glimpses of a revamped user interface with a floating taskbar and integrated widgets were showcased, potentially indicating a new direction for user interaction.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-06|title=What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More|url=https://uk.pcmag.com/migrated-3765-windows-10/146311/what-to-expect-in-windows-12-leaks-rumors-and-more|access-date=2023-05-31|website=PCMag UK|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-06|title=Is there any update on Windows 12 release date? Here's what we know|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/is-there-any-update-on-windows-12-release-date-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/111937384.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2024-10-12|website=[[The Economic Times]]|language=en-gb}}</ref> | ||
During Build 2023, Microsoft executives discussed plans for the "next generation of Windows," underscoring anticipation for significant updates and innovations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/06/12/windows-12-microsoft-quietly-hints-at-next-gen-windows|title=Windows 12? Microsoft quietly hints at next-gen Windows|date=Jun 12, 2023|first=Mayank|last=Parmar}}</ref> | During Build 2023, Microsoft executives discussed plans for the "next generation of Windows," underscoring anticipation for significant updates and innovations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/06/12/windows-12-microsoft-quietly-hints-at-next-gen-windows|title=Windows 12? Microsoft quietly hints at next-gen Windows|date=Jun 12, 2023|first=Mayank|last=Parmar}}</ref> | ||
== Features == | ==Features== | ||
=== [[Microsoft Cortana|Cortana]] Integration === | ===[[Microsoft Cortana|Cortana]] Integration=== | ||
Windows 12 is expected to continue supporting Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant, aimed at enhancing productivity and user interaction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-cortana-953e648d-5668-e017-1341-7f26f7d0f825|title=What is Cortana? - Microsoft Support|website=support.microsoft.com}}</ref> Potential updates may include improved functionality and integration with other Microsoft services. | Windows 12 is expected to continue supporting Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant, aimed at enhancing productivity and user interaction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-cortana-953e648d-5668-e017-1341-7f26f7d0f825|title=What is Cortana? - Microsoft Support|website=support.microsoft.com}}</ref> Potential updates may include improved functionality and integration with other Microsoft services. | ||
=== Default Search Engine and Integration === | ===Default Search Engine and Integration=== | ||
Bing is likely to remain the default search engine and integral part of Windows 12, providing seamless search capabilities and integration across the operating system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-the-new-bing-on-the-windows-taskbar-80111a27-6b06-4951-9c2d-9cf4556fb75b|title=Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar - Microsoft Support|website=support.microsoft.com}}</ref> | Bing is likely to remain the default search engine and integral part of Windows 12, providing seamless search capabilities and integration across the operating system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-the-new-bing-on-the-windows-taskbar-80111a27-6b06-4951-9c2d-9cf4556fb75b|title=Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar - Microsoft Support|website=support.microsoft.com}}</ref> | ||
== Editions == | ==Editions== | ||
Windows 12 is anticipated to launch in various editions catering to different user needs: | Windows 12 is anticipated to launch in various editions catering to different user needs: | ||
* Windows 12 Home | *Windows 12 Home | ||
* Windows 12 Pro | *Windows 12 Pro | ||
* Windows 12 Pro Education | *Windows 12 Pro Education | ||
* Windows 12 Pro for Workstations | *Windows 12 Pro for Workstations | ||
* Windows 12 Enterprise | *Windows 12 Enterprise | ||
* Windows 12 Education | *Windows 12 Education | ||
* Windows 12 IoT Enterprise | *Windows 12 IoT Enterprise | ||
Additionally, Microsoft plans to introduce [[Draft:Windows 365|Windows 365]], a subscription-based service offering cloud-based access to Windows 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/all-pricing|title=Windows 365 Cloud PC Plans and Pricing for Enterprise | Microsoft|website=[[Microsoft]]}}</ref> | Additionally, Microsoft plans to introduce [[Draft:Windows 365|Windows 365]], a subscription-based service offering cloud-based access to Windows 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/all-pricing|title=Windows 365 Cloud PC Plans and Pricing for Enterprise | Microsoft|website=[[Microsoft]]}}</ref> | ||
== System Requirements == | ==System Requirements== | ||
Windows 12 is expected to require modern hardware specifications for optimal performance: | Windows 12 is expected to require modern hardware specifications for optimal performance: | ||
* CPU Architecture: [[x64]] or [[ARM64]] | *CPU Architecture: [[x64]] or [[ARM64]] | ||
* CPU Speed: 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores | *CPU Speed: 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores | ||
* RAM: 4 GB or more | *RAM: 4 GB or more | ||
* Storage: 128 GB or larger storage device; since Windows 12, install Windows to [[hard disk drive]] is not supported | *Storage: 128 GB or larger storage device; since Windows 12, install Windows to [[hard disk drive]] is not supported | ||
* System Firmware: [[UEFI]] and [[Secure Boot]] capable | *System Firmware: [[UEFI]] and [[Secure Boot]] capable | ||
* [[Trusted Platform Module]] 2.0 | *[[Trusted Platform Module]] 2.0 | ||
* Display: High resolution (720p), 8 bits per color channel, and more than 9 inches across | *Display: High resolution (720p), 8 bits per color channel, and more than 9 inches across | ||
Certain features such as [[Windows Subsystem for Linux]] and [[Windows Mixed Reality]] may be specific to x86 and x64 architectures.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/next-generation-intel-processors-to-support-windows-12/articleshow/98355450.cms|title=Next-generation Intel processors to support Windows 12|newspaper=The Times of India|date=March 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-is-designing-new-processor-for-windows-12-report|title=Microsoft Reportedly Making New CPU for Windows 12|first=Mark|last=Tyson|date=May 2, 2023|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref> | Certain features such as [[Windows Subsystem for Linux]] and [[Windows Mixed Reality]] may be specific to x86 and x64 architectures.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/next-generation-intel-processors-to-support-windows-12/articleshow/98355450.cms|title=Next-generation Intel processors to support Windows 12|newspaper=The Times of India|date=March 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-is-designing-new-processor-for-windows-12-report|title=Microsoft Reportedly Making New CPU for Windows 12|first=Mark|last=Tyson|date=May 2, 2023|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref> | ||
== Pricing == | ==Pricing== | ||
The pricing strategy for Windows 12 is expected to mirror that of Windows 11, offering one-time purchase options likely around $139 for Windows 12 Home and $199 for Windows 12 Pro.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beebom.com/windows-12/|title=Windows 12: Release Date, Expected Features, Price, Hardware Requirements, and More|first=Arjun|last=Sha|date=July 29, 2022|website=Beebom}}</ref> | The pricing strategy for Windows 12 is expected to mirror that of Windows 11, offering one-time purchase options likely around $139 for Windows 12 Home and $199 for Windows 12 Pro.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beebom.com/windows-12/|title=Windows 12: Release Date, Expected Features, Price, Hardware Requirements, and More|first=Arjun|last=Sha|date=July 29, 2022|website=Beebom}}</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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