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Published onMay 18, 2023

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Towards the end of last year, Microsoft indicated that it hadbig plans in store for its Windows 11 operating system in 2023. And to this end, it seems that the company is actually living up to its promise.

Ever since the year began Microsoft has been busy at work, and to this end, it has already released its first major feature drop from Windows 11,the Moment 2 update. The update featured AI capabilities alongsidePhone Link support for iOSwhich is nowavailable for everyone.

And matching the beat of the drums, Microsoft is now getting ready to ship its Moment 3 update in the next couple of weeks. We delve deeper into details about this in aseparate post, so be sure to also check that out for more information about the improvements and new features on the way.

In retrospect, before the debut of Moment feature updates, users had to wait for the annual Windows feature update to take place in the fall. These updates are essentially designed to help deliver ‘continuous innovation’ to Windows 11 users throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Microsoft dropped itsfirst major feature updatelast year in September, the Windows 11 2022 update which featureda tabbed File Explorer. Microsoft further highlighted its intentions to shift to a new update cadence for Windows 11 designed to bring new features and improvements to users on a regular basis.

Ideally, Microsoft should ship three major feature drops to users this year. The first one already dropped and the second one is in the works and ready to ship at any moment now. And as it happens, the third and final release (Moment 4) could be in the works and ready to drop later this year as spotted by@PhantomofEarth on TwitterwithWindows Central’s Zac Bowdenreiterating the same sentiments.

This pretty much confirms that Windows 11 version 23H2 coming later this year will be a CU release, not a full build upgrade, as 23H2 is based on the same platform release as version 22H2.

Next major version of the Windows platform is still on track to launch in the second half…https://t.co/6yrkbNqEsL

— Zac Bowden (@zacbowden)May 18, 2023

The Moment 4 update is expected to bump up the OS version from 22H2 to 23H2. To this end, there’s little to go on about what Microsoft has in store for users in the future. But we already know that the company willno longer ship feature updates to Windows 10which is slated to hit its end-of-support on October 14, 2025.

Recently, the company also highlighted its plans to discontinue Windows 10 21H2 support and that it’ll bebumping users to Windows 10 22H2 automatically. There have also been rumors that Microsoft isquietly working on a new OS, “Windows 12”, and that we could be looking at a 2024 launch.

Keeping in mind, Microsoft’s intent to start shipping major versions of the Windows client every three years. this might not be as farfetched. However, Microsoft has remained silent on the matter.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft is gearing up to launch Windows 11 23H2 (Moment 4) later this year#