Microsoft confirms name of the next major version of Windows, and it's not Windows 12

Microsoft Edge icon in Windows 11 Start menu.

What you need to know

• Microsoft has confirmed that the next major OS update coming this fall will be dubbed "Windows 11 version 24H2."
• This confirms that the next release won't be called Windows 12, as some had speculated.
• This next release will focus on next-gen AI experiences and quality of life improvements.