14 DAY TRIAL // The upcoming fall is going to be a very, very busy time of year for Microsoft, as the software giant is gearing up for several major announcements.
On one hand, it’s the debut of Windows 11 version 22H2. As a major Windows 11 update, this is the biggest operating system release of the year, and users obviously can’t wait to get their hands on it.
Microsoft has already selected the RTM build, but so far, the company hasn’t said a single thing about when it plans to kick off the rollout to non-insider devices.
Hello, new Surface models!
But in addition to software new, Microsoft is also getting ready to share some pretty exciting hardware announcements.
According to a report from The Verge, the Redmond-based software giant will take the wraps off new Surface models in the fall as well, possibly just ahead of the Ignite conference in mid-October.
The timing makes perfect sense.
Microsoft will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Surface in October, and most likely, the company is preparing some pretty big news on the hardware front. A new Surface Book, possibly with a major redesign, is also expected, though this is obviously just a rumor so far.
Microsoft launched the original Surface RT with much fanfare back in October 2012, and while the first device ended up becoming quite a flop, mostly due to the limitations of Windows RT, the long-term commitment to the device eventually turned it into a major hit.
At this point, the Surface lineup is typically pioneering the Windows experience, as it comes with high-end hardware specifically to allow users to make the most of the company’s latest operating systems. Most likely, the upcoming Surface models will come with Windows 11 version 22H2 pre-loaded, pretty much for the very same reason.