By Hans-Christian Dirscherl
Publication Date: 2026-06-01 15:52:00
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In summary:
- Microsoft officially confirms no Windows 12 announcement at Build 2026, despite widespread social media speculation about a new operating system.
- PCWorld reports that Microsoft is instead focusing on the Surface Laptop Ultra featuring Nvidia’s new N1X Arm processor for enhanced gaming and AI capabilities.
- This shift represents a strategic partnership between Nvidia, Arm, and MediaTek to create a “new era of the PC” emphasizing high-performance computing on Arm architecture.
Ahead of Microsoft Build 2026, which begins tomorrow, Microsoft has officially stated that it will not be unveiling Windows 12.
For months now, rumors have been circulating that Microsoft might soon unveil a successor to Windows 11, fittingly called Windows 12. Some observers had expected such an announcement at the Microsoft Build 2026 developer conference. And according to Windows Latest, a social media campaign further fueled this speculation, as it…