Microsoft never dismissed those comments, instead calling them “reflective of the way Windows will be delivered as a service, bringing new innovations and updates on an ongoing basis.” With the release of Windows 11 last year, Microsoft switched to an annual update cadence for both Windows 10 and 11.
Given Microsoft’s decision to use the Windows 11 branding, it’s reasonable to expect any future major version of Windows to use a different branding. Because Microsoft has yet to include Windows 11.1 or 11.2 in its major Windows 11 updates, many will be wondering if Windows 12 is on the way.
