Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 24H2 Feature Update, Scheduled for Second Half of 2024
The specific launch date for the Windows 11 24H2 update is yet to be revealed.
Microsoft has put an end to the swirling speculations about Windows 12 with the confirmation of the Windows 11 24H2 update set to launch later this year. While the precise release date remains undisclosed, the announcement assures users of a substantial upgrade. This forthcoming update is anticipated to introduce a slew of new AI features and enhancements.
The company made this revelation through a recent Windows Insider blog post, affirming that Windows 11 24H2 will be the flagship feature update for the year. This update cadence aligns with Microsoft’s strategy of annual feature updates scheduled for the latter half of each calendar year.
This disclosure contradicts prior hearsay regarding a possible Windows 12 debut in 2024. Although specifics about Windows 11 24H2 are currently scarce, reports and leaks hint at a significant emphasis on AI capabilities.
Rumored features speculated to debut in Windows 12 might instead surface within the forthcoming Windows 11 24H2 patch. These features could harness the potential of new hardware-accelerated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) found in modern PCs. The anticipated enhancements include a novel Sudo command, advancements in voice clarity, energy-saving optimizations, and more.
The Windows 11 24H2 is expected to include an advanced Copilot. Microsoft is expected to offer its own DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)-like Super Resolution technology within the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update for enhancing gaming performance. It could use AI to make supported games play smoothly with enhanced details.
Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 in 2021, and since then, the company has released several significant updates and new features to the operating system. It is currently available on over 400 million monthly active devices, and it could hit 500 million monthly active devices by early this year.
Now, the tech giant seems to be following an annual feature update cycle for Windows 11, scheduled for release in the second half of each year, marking a departure from the smaller Moments updates for the operating system.
