On November 7, 2025, Microsoft pushed out the Windows 11 Build 28000 preview to members in the Canary channel of the Windows Insider program. This move officially signaled the new version, codenamed 26H1, entering the public testing phase. This particular version is tailored for the new - generation Windows on ARM (WoA) devices that are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite series processors. Its main purpose is to offer underlying platform support, rather than delivering a full - fledged feature update. Microsoft has formulated a 'dual - track' update strategy. The 26H1 version will zero in on optimizing how the system collaborates with the new processors. Meanwhile, the 26H2 version is slated for release in the second half of 2026. By then, the new features introduced in 26H1 will be gradually made available to users of existing devices.
