The official launch date for Windows 11 26H1, confirmed

PCWorld reports that Microsoft will launch Windows 11 26H1 specifically for Snapdragon X2 systems by April 2026, breaking the usual update cycle. This version represents a technical adjustment optimizing performance for next-generation AI PCs rather than introducing major user-facing features for existing systems. A more significant Windows 11 26H2 update with substantial new features and an intelligent AI agent is expected in late 2026. Microsoft is currently working on a new version of Windows 11 that breaks from the usual update cycle. Windows 11 version 26H1 will be a variant that's specially adapted for Snapdragon X2 systems, which we reported on previously .