Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update for Late 2024, Dismisses Windows 12 Speculation

The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will focus on AI features and quality of life improvements, while rumors of a Windows 12 release are quashed.

Microsoft has officially announced that the next major update for Windows will be Windows 11 24H2, set to release in late 2024.
The update is expected to enhance the AI-powered Windows Shell and introduce new AI features, including an improved Copilot.
Windows 11 24H2 will be built on a new platform, Germanium, promising performance improvements and enhanced security.
Speculation about a Windows 12 release has been dismissed, with Microsoft focusing on Windows 11 for at least another year.
The Moment 5 update, preceding 24H2, will introduce minor functional improvements and is slated for rollout in the coming months.