What's next for Windows: Just wait for 24th June

Microsoft to reveal its next generation of Windows on June 24th. It is a very special Windows event for the entire technology industry in this universe.

Windows 11 is closer than you think it is, with a release likely coming later this October, but Insiders are likely to get it much sooner. It is going to be called Windows 11, and it brings many of the UI changes that we saw earlier with the now-defunct Windows 10X.

The software giant has started sending invites to media for a Windows event on June 24th. Both Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and chief product officer Panos Panay will be presenting at the Windows event. Microsoft’s Windows event will start at 11AM ET / 8AM PT on June 24th.

The company is preparing to detail what’s next for its PC operating system separately. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella teased this announcement during his Build keynote this morning, revealing he has been testing “the next generation of Windows” in recent months.

On June 24, Microsoft is not only going to show all the details around Windows 11 – including things we may not yet see in today's leak – but also release dates.

Nadella’s specific mention of a “next generation of Windows” is interesting, too. Microsoft typically refers to everything as “Windows 10,” and this language could suggest the company is preparing a more significant shift with Windows branding than just the user interface alone.

Windows 11 should be shipping sometime in October of this year. Yes, the new OS is that far along in development where it is just months – not a year – away from shipping.

Speculations is on , Microsoft’s next big Windows 10 update for later this year will include some important audio improvements. The OS will finally get support for Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) over Bluetooth, which will give Windows users even more choice for Bluetooth headphones and speakers. Windows Insiders can test the changes right now.