Microsoft Begins Testing New Windows 11 Platform Enhancements
Microsoft is actively developing significant enhancements to the Windows 11 platform, scheduled for rollout later this year. The company has introduced new builds in the Insider Dev Channel, marking a shift ahead of current production versions. This initiative suggests a focus on foundational platform improvements.
New Windows 11 Builds in Development
The latest build series, known as 26300, has commenced testing. These new builds will incorporate features similar to those found in the previously released 26220 series, which will continue to appear in the Beta Channel. Microsoft anticipates that each build will include platform changes that could result in different known issues.
Current Platform Release: Germanium
The existing version of Windows 11, referred to as Germanium, serves as the basis for the 26300 build series. While Microsoft has not detailed specific platform changes, there is hope that the upcoming updates will address ongoing stability and rollout issues seen in recent releases.
History of Windows Updates
This is not the first time Microsoft has aimed to enhance its platform. Last year, the company began testing the 26200 series, resulting in the release of version 25H2. If the trend continues, the new 26300 builds may be released as version 26H2 this fall.
Upcoming Versions
- Version 26H1: Expected to launch in spring, exclusive to next-gen Arm devices.
- Version 26H2: Anticipated for fall, based on the older Germanium platform.
The forthcoming 26H1 will build on a newer platform version known as Bromine, which remains unavailable to consumers. This situation raises questions about Microsoft’s release strategy and how they will manage different platform versions out in the market.
How to Participate in Testing
Insiders can start exploring the new 26300 series builds right away. Interested users should enroll in the Insider Dev Channel and check for updates in Windows Update to access these early builds. Currently, both the Dev Channel and Beta Channel feature the same updates and known issues.
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