The tech world is busting with rumors of a “Windows 12 on ARM” revolution, and Qualcomm might have just thrown some fuel on the fire. During their recent Snapdragon X Elite Laptop event, eagle-eyed like me spotted what appeared to be a reference to Windows 12, sparking assumptions about an accidental confirmation.
While Qualcomm hasn’t explicitly commented on the matter, let’s dissect the evidence and explore the potential implications.
Pieces of evidence of Windows 12
Here in this slide, they have tested the Intel processors with Windows 11 and the Snapdragon Elite processor mentioned with ‘Windows OS’, which may be the reference to Windows 12. This could mean their laptops are “Optimized for Windows 12 experiences.” But Windows 12 is yet to be officially announced by Microsoft.
Fueling the Rumors
This isn’t the first time whispers of Windows 12 on ARM have surfaced. Microsoft has announced a Windows 12 compatibility measure with TOPS which is Trillion Operations Per Second, and to be exact, it is 40 TOPS to run Windows 12. Qualcomm also shows its Chip specifications using TOPS as shown in the slide.
Additionally, Qualcomm’s event heavily emphasized long battery life and seamless mobile connectivity, features heavily associated with ARM processors.
What’s Next?
Microsoft is expected to hold a major software event in the coming months, where they might unveil Windows 12. If the rumors hold true, we could see official confirmation of Windows 12 on ARM and an announcement of the release of Windows 12 and perhaps even a glimpse of Snapdragon X Elite laptops running the new OS.
Conclusion
Although Qualcomm hasn’t confirmed whether it truly spilled the beans, it’s exciting to think that Windows 12 is coming to Snapdragon X Elite laptops.
It could mark a turning point in laptop design and performance, offering users a blend of power and mobility never seen before. Keep your eyes open for Microsoft’s upcoming event, as it might hold the key to unlocking this potential future.
