As of late 2023 and early 2024, the narrative shifted slightly:
: Rumors emerged about a project called "CorePC," a modular version of Windows designed to be faster, more secure, and better equipped to compete with ChromeOS. Expected Features (Based on 2022–2024 Leaks) As of late 2023 and early 2024, the
Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration of GPT-based Copilot. As of late 2023 and early 2024, the
: Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events sparked rumors of a "floating" taskbar and a search bar located at the top of the screen. As of late 2023 and early 2024, the
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 .