- Windows 11 22H2 will be called the â2022 Update.â
- The âWindows 11 2022 Updateâ name appeared on the Get started app.
- The next feature update is expected to release on September 20.
Microsoft seems to be planning to name the next version the âWindows 11 2022 Update.â Although the company hasnât officially revealed the marketing name of version 22H2, some users are noticing that after upgrading to the latest preview of the operating system, the âGet startedâ app refers to the feature update as the âWindows 11 2022 Update.â
The message in the app reads, âYouâre now running the Windows 11 2022 Update! Read on to discover new features and set things up just how you like.â
Get started app
In the past, the company used the month and year of release for the updateâs name. For instance, the âWindows 10 November 2021 Updateâ was the name for Windows 10 version 21H2. However, itâs not surprising that the new naming scheme only includes the year since the software giant has shifted to only one feature update and the month as part of the name is no longer relevant.
Furthermore, itâs rumored that Microsoft has abandoned the plans for another feature update (version 23H2) for Windows 11. Instead, the company may be planning to change the release schedule of new versions of Windows to every three years, with the next version (possibly called âWindows 12â) scheduled for 2024.
The Windows 11 2022 Update is expected to start rolling out on September 20 with a slew of visual improvements and several new features. For example, the Start menu will get support for folders. The Taskbar will receive drag and support and a new Overflow menu. Snap assist will get a new drag-and-drop interface. Also, Microsoft plans to introduce a new version of Task Manager, Print Queue and Print dialog, features like Voice access, Live captions, and much more. However, the update wonât include some highly anticipated features, such as tabs for File Explorer, because this and other features will drop through âmomentâ updates later in the year.