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Windows 11 26H1 Prepares for Future Arm Devices

11/9/2025

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Windows 11 26H1 focuses on platform enhancements for upcoming Arm-based silicon, including Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 and Nvidia N1X, not a typical feature update.
The 26H1 build is in testing and will pre-install on new devices launching in early 2026.
Microsoft will continue annual feature updates, with 26H2 expected in the second half of the year.
This strategy synchronizes OS releases with hardware cycles to optimize performance for future devices.

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Windows 11 26H1 focuses on platform enhancements for upcoming Arm-based silicon, including Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 and Nvidia N1X, not a typical feature update.
The 26H1 build is in testing and will pre-install on new devices launching in early 2026.
Microsoft will continue annual feature updates, with 26H2 expected in the second half of the year.
This strategy synchronizes OS releases with hardware cycles to optimize performance for future devices.