: 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 narrative shifted slightly: : Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events
: Instead of a "Windows 12" launch in 2024, Microsoft focused on the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) . This version includes many of the "AI PC" features originally rumored for Windows 12. : Building on "Copilot," the OS would likely
: Building on "Copilot," the OS would likely have AI baked into the kernel for system-level automation and search. Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration
: 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)
Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased at Ignite.
Focus shifts to "AI PCs" and the integration of GPT-based Copilot.