For a long time, Microsoft has been working hard on Windows 12, which might be Windows 11’s successor. Recent research highlighted the company’s future objectives. The Hudson Valley Windows release is coming in September or October 2024. It will emphasize AI features and easily integrate them into Windows.
Microsoft may have revised its Windows 12 plans. They will convert to annual updates in 2024 instead of a large release every three years with fewer improvements.
Top Features of Windows 12 (Hudson Valley)
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AI is everywhere
Windows 10 is expected to incorporate AI-driven features, including a Windows shell driven by AI, which will integrate with the user experience. The “advanced copilot” will allow users to use complex language queries to find files and recall computer information. Microsoft has also introduced a Windows timeline feature, which allows users to search for phrases on their screen and return to the same information. Additionally, live captioning will be improved, allowing users to translate movies and call live while watching or participating.
AI can enhance PC games and media with Super Resolution, resembling Nvidia’s DLSS and RTX Video Super Resolution, and create parallax-effect animated wallpapers from photographs.
2. Energy optimization
Microsoft is enhancing Windows power efficiency with AI and energy-saving features, potentially extending battery life by 50% on some smartphones. The “Creator” section in the Start menu allows users to use Microsoft 365 tools like Designer, Clipchamp, and PowerPoint. This feature may change system tray items, potentially reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy use.
The Latest Windows Roadmap
After Windows 11, Microsoft announced a 3-year release cycle. This indicates Windows 12 will come three years after Windows 11. Windows 11 will receive regular feature upgrades to keep adding new and exciting features. Microsoft is returning to the yearly release schedule of Windows 10. No minor updates will occur between releases. Hudson Valley may receive another feature upgrade in early 2024 before this takes effect.
Hudson Valley may be called Windows 12. Microsoft worries more about user fragmentation. All users on one Windows version would be better than creating another and dividing the user base. There is no conclusion yet.
Prepping for Snapdragon X Elite
Interestingly, Hudson Valley will be constructed on the April RTM Germanium platform. Hudson Valley is set for an August release and a September or October public release. By changing the platform’s technology, Microsoft wants to speed up preinstallation on Arm devices using Snapdragon X Elite technology.
Germanium makes substantial changes to the Snapdragon X Elite. Therefore, these PCs cannot launch with Windows 11. However, manufacturers want to deliver them by June 2024. Thus, these Arm-based PCs will have the Germanium platform release but not all Hudson Valley capabilities. They must wait for the entire cumulative upgrade in a few months. Hudson Valley will be published alongside the Germanium platform update as a full feature update for the general public, like Windows 11 was to Windows 10.
Windows CorePC is Being Developed
Windows 12, which introduces CorePC, is keenly awaited. This unique project attempts to make Windows more adaptable and adjustable for many devices. Recent reports confirm that this project is ongoing and the concept is unaltered. This Windows version would separate OS and driver files from user data for better flexibility and security.
CorePC is incompatible with Windows users since a PC update requires significant platform modifications. Instead, CorePC may be preinstalled on a new laptop or PC—one CorePC version under development attempts to compete with ChromeOS, which targets low-end devices. Windows 11, except for SE, has minimal coverage here.
To know more about Windows 12 release date and features, read Windows 12 Set for AI-Powered Release in June 2024.
The expected release of Windows 12 (Hudson Valley) and its revolutionary features are generating a lot of excitement. With great anticipation, the tech community awaits additional updates from Microsoft. Let’s continue the conversation by exchanging opinions about the upcoming release in the comments section below!
