While it is true that, as of today, Microsoft has not yet officially announced the Windows 12 launchThere are many rumors already circulating on the Internet. Information that gives us a glimpse of the date of its presentation and some of its most notable features.
In fact, many of the things that are already known about the upcoming OS update have already been leaked by Microsoft. Generally speaking, everyone is expecting the introduction of numerous new features. new tools and obviously a Greater role of Artificial Intelligence.
It should be made clear that, although it is a fairly faithful approximation to what we will end up seeing, what we discuss in the following paragraphs is not yet Microsoft's information. It will be necessary to wait for the Windows 12 release date (which has already been postponed several times) to find out. In fact, we can't even be 100% sure that that will be its name.
AI integration
It's not a surprise to anyone. In fact, it's something that everyone already takes for granted: New AI-based features, which will be displayed as a suggestion from the start menu itself.
This is a natural and inevitable evolution after Microsoft Copilot paved the way. The medium- to long-term goal is for Artificial Intelligence to end up controlling each and every one of the internal parameters of the system, from energy savings to the use of resources for each application. Many users are somewhat skeptical about this new panorama, as they consider that they lose their decision-making capacity.
More demanding requirements
One feature of Windows 12 that seems indisputable is that This new version is going to require much more computing power. That is, a faster CPU, more storage space, and a graphics card that can run the latest technology on the market.
Although it is early to make a final list of requirements, yes we can point out some aspects: perhaps a 64-bit processor (ARM / x86) at least 1 GHz, 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, UEFI with secure boot support, GPU compatible with DirectX 12, TPM 2.0 and a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 px, for example.
No Windows 12 beta phase?
Another thing that distinguishes the Windows 12 launch process from previous versions is the absence of a testing phase for some users or beta phaseIt is strange to see that Microsoft has this time dispensed with the «beta testers», so important in the development phases of any operating system. The work of these "testers" is essential to assess its strengths and weaknesses, in order to correct possible errors and implement improvements.
Another advantage (at least for ordinary users) of the beta phase is that many times the testers data and even screenshots are leaked of what is brewing around the new versions of Windows. Unfortunately, in this case it seems that this will not be the case.
That is one of the main reasons why information surrounding this new release is particularly confusing and scarce.
Possible release date
After a lot of conflicting information, it was announced earlier this year that Windows 12 would be unveiled in June 2024. But at the last minute, this date was postponed. Still There were still many details to be adjusted. and at Microsoft they decided to opt for caution.
Now there is no talk of exact dates, although it is hinted that the new operating system will be released before the end of 2024. If we take as an example the release dates of previous versions of Windows, we would be talking about the month of October.
How much will Windows 12 cost?
Finally, it is worth noting one of the most surprising features that will come with Windows 12 (although it is a half-surprise, as it is something that Microsoft has been considering for a long time): that this is a subscription-based operating system (SaaS), that is, accessible only by paying a monthly fee.
It is not at all clear that Microsoft would dare to go that far, although It is more than likely that you will have to pay to be able to use some of its advanced features., especially those related to cloud storage and the use of artificial intelligence.
Other authoritative voices point out that, except for that additional payment for access to advanced functions, Windows 12 pricing scheme would follow the same line as Windows 11. If this is the case, we would be talking about a price of 140 euros for the basic version and around 200 euros for the Pro version. However, pending further official information, all this remains in the realm of assumptions.