In the past few days, there has been news about the next version of Microsoft’s Windows operating system and some unconfirmed preliminary system requirements for “Windows 12”. Now according to WindowsCentral, Microsoft is developing a new Windows project that will enable faster updates and more secure features.
Windows Central, citing unnamed sources, claims that Microsoft is now working on something codenamed “CorePC”. The report says it’s a “modular and customizable version of Windows” designed to be used on different types and form factors of devices. It will reportedly be similar to iOS and Android in that it will have read-only partitions, which should allow the CorePC operating system to be more secure and updated faster.
Microsoft is developing a version of CorePC that will compete with Google’s ChromeOS for low-cost laptops, according to the article. The article states, “A version of Windows running only Edge, web apps, Android apps (via Project Latte) and Office apps, designed for low-end education PCs, is already in early internal testing and is about 60-75% smaller than Windows 11 SE.”
Another version is reportedly in development with the same features as the Windows OS on the desktop, but with “state separation” for better security and faster updates. The report says that CorePC does not yet have a final release date, but Microsoft hopes to have it completed before the release of its next major Windows OS, which could be later in 2024.
Microsoft has not confirmed or denied any of these plans, so take this news with a grain of salt. Also, even if these reports are accurate, it is possible that Microsoft will make changes to these plans over the next few months, including in terms of features and release dates.
