Microsoft is currently in the testing phase for its next-generation Windows version, speculated to be named either “Windows12” or “Win11 2024 Update.” The current Canary 27547 version, compiled internally, signals a considerable leap from the existing generation. It indicates the initiation of internal testing for the ge_release (Germanium_release) version. While initial predictions leaned towards “Windows 12,” recent indications from various sources hint at the possibility of the upcoming release being labeled “Windows 11 2024 Update” and being built on the Germanium platform.

Internal testing for the “Win11 2024 Update” has been initiated

The nomenclature of Microsoft’s Windows updates follows the periodic table of elements, and it’s noteworthy that the upcoming release is associated with Germanium (germanium). Previous updates, such as 21H2 (Cobalt) and 22H2 (Nickel), have adhered to this pattern. Understanding the evolution of Windows versions provides insights into the developmental trajectory.

The journey began with the initial version of Windows 11 (21H2), codenamed “Sun Valley,” initiated from version 22000 and rooted in the “Cobalt” code base, hitting the market in October 2021. The subsequent Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2), known as “Sun Valley 2,” started at version 22621, grounded on the “Nickel” code base, and was released on September 20, 2022.

Following this, the Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2), carrying the code name “Sun Valley 3,” was based on the 2022 update code base, commencing from version 22631. Enabled through an enablement package, it saw release on October 31, 2023.

Looking ahead, the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) is anticipated to be named “Hudson Valley,” with its foundation resting on the “Germanium” platform. This approach to naming conventions aligns with Microsoft’s established pattern of using elements from the periodic table. It maintains a systematic framework for users to identify and understand each Windows update.

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