Windows 11 26H1 release date expected by April 2026

Published on January 7, 2026

Windows 11 26H1 is shaping up as a silicon-driven release tied to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 launch, not a feature update for existing PCs.

Windows 11 26H1 could be released in early 2026 for Snapdragon X2 Elite PCs

Published on October 28, 2025

Microsoft rumored to prepare Windows 11 26H1 for Snapdragon X2 Elite PCs only, and it could arrive early next year.