Microsoft details Windows 11 26H1 support cycle, CPU requirements (just Snapdragon X2 for now), and more

Microsoft has detailed the support cycle and CPU requirements for Windows 11 26H1, which is supported until March 2028 for consumers and currently only available on PCs with Snapdragon X2 CPUs. The update is designed for next-generation silicon and offers tailored capabilities for Arm-based chips. Windows 11 26H1 won't offer major improvements over previous versions, and a new release, Windows 11 26H2, is planned for wider deployment with no significant upgrades. Microsoft will upgrade Windows 11 26H1 and 26H2 to version 27H2 in the second half of 2027.