2022---windows-12--new-operating-system-already-in-the-works- Link

: Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events sparked rumors of a "floating" taskbar and a search bar located at the top of the screen.

Major update (24H2) released; speculation continues for a 2025 Windows 12. : Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events

: Building on "Copilot," the OS would likely have AI baked into the kernel for system-level automation and search. : Instead of waiting years for new features,

: Instead of waiting years for new features, Microsoft introduced "Moments"—smaller, more frequent feature drops for Windows 11. Microsoft introduced "Moments"—smaller

: Rumors emerged about a project called "CorePC," a modular version of Windows designed to be faster, more secure, and better equipped to compete with ChromeOS. Expected Features (Based on 2022–2024 Leaks)

The phrase refers to early reports and rumors that surfaced around mid-2022 suggesting Microsoft had shifted its development cycle to a three-year release schedule, effectively putting Windows 12 on the roadmap for a potential 2024 or 2025 release .