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Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 26H1 for New Snapdragon PCs
2/12/2026
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- Microsoft will release Windows 11 26H1 exclusively for new PCs powered by Snapdragon X2 chips, maintaining its annual feature update schedule.
- The update will not be available for existing PCs running Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2.
- There is no upgrade path from Windows 11 26H1 to Windows 11 26H2.
- Windows 11 26H2 will be released for existing hardware in October 2026.
- Windows 11 26H1 focuses on performance and battery life without introducing new features.
