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First Major Windows 11 Update to Be Finalized in May, Launch in the Summer
The update is codenamed Windows 11 Sun Valley 2
Dec 30, 2021 08:42 GMT · By Bogdan Popa ·
Windows 11 is already available for the first waves of eligible devices, and Microsoft plans to reach the broad availability phase by the summer of 2022.
The timing isn’t surprising, as it aligns perfectly with the introduction of the first major update for Windows 11. Codenamed Sun Valley 2, this big release is expected to come with Android app support, third-party widgets, and additional polishing that would further refine the experience with the OS.
New information that’s making the rounds via WindowsCentral indicates that Microsoft plans to finalize the development of Sun Valley 2 in May next year. If everything goes according to the schedule, the public rollout should start in the summer, shortly after the original version of Windows 11 becomes available for everybody.
The release of Windows 11 will be accelerated in the first months of 2022, especially as Microsoft completes the validation stage for more devices out there.
Gradual rollout of Windows 11
Microsoft explained the rollout of the new operating system happens with a full focus on quality.
“Following the tremendous learnings from Windows 10, we want to make sure we’re providing you with the best possible experience. That means new eligible devices will be offered the upgrade first. The upgrade will then roll out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, age of device and other factors that impact the upgrade experience,” the company said.
“We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022. If you have a Windows 10 PC that’s eligible for the upgrade, Windows Update will let you know when it’s available.”
Needless to say, given Microsoft hasn’t yet announced these dates for Sun Valley 2, everything could change overnight if something doesn’t go as planned.
First Major Windows 11 Update to Be Finalized in May, Launch in the Summer
The update is codenamed Windows 11 Sun Valley 2
Dec 30, 2021 08:42 GMT · By Bogdan Popa ·
Windows 11 is already available for the first waves of eligible devices, and Microsoft plans to reach the broad availability phase by the summer of 2022.
The timing isn’t surprising, as it aligns perfectly with the introduction of the first major update for Windows 11. Codenamed Sun Valley 2, this big release is expected to come with Android app support, third-party widgets, and additional polishing that would further refine the experience with the OS.
New information that’s making the rounds via WindowsCentral indicates that Microsoft plans to finalize the development of Sun Valley 2 in May next year. If everything goes according to the schedule, the public rollout should start in the summer, shortly after the original version of Windows 11 becomes available for everybody.
The release of Windows 11 will be accelerated in the first months of 2022, especially as Microsoft completes the validation stage for more devices out there.
Gradual rollout of Windows 11
Microsoft explained the rollout of the new operating system happens with a full focus on quality.
“Following the tremendous learnings from Windows 10, we want to make sure we’re providing you with the best possible experience. That means new eligible devices will be offered the upgrade first. The upgrade will then roll out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, age of device and other factors that impact the upgrade experience,” the company said.
“We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022. If you have a Windows 10 PC that’s eligible for the upgrade, Windows Update will let you know when it’s available.”
Needless to say, given Microsoft hasn’t yet announced these dates for Sun Valley 2, everything could change overnight if something doesn’t go as planned.