Windows 12 is rumored to be an "AI-first" operating system. Features currently being tested or discussed include:
Many new features, like advanced "Click to Do" or enhanced "Recall," may require a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with at least 40 TOPS of performance [22, 34]. UI Evolution: Leaked concepts and Insider tests show a move toward a floating taskbar windows 12 beta version
: If a next-generation OS is released, it is expected to focus heavily on AI integration Windows 12 is rumored to be an "AI-first" operating system
As of April 2026, Microsoft has a "Windows 12" beta version. While viral reports earlier this year suggested a 2026 release, Microsoft has pivoted to a strategy of "fixing" and refining Windows 11 through major feature updates like version 26H2 . While viral reports earlier this year suggested a
Windows 12 "Aurora" beta introduces several groundbreaking features: