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

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

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 . : 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. : Early design prototypes shown at Microsoft events