
Microsoft is preparing a wave of new features and UI upgrades for Windows 11 over the coming months — and some of them are things users have been asking for years. Early builds show a redesigned Run dialog, a cleaner and faster search experience powered by Copilot, and a more modern overall look across the OS.
Two new versions of Windows 11 are also on the way this year:
• 26H1, launching on new Snapdragon X2 PCs this spring
• 26H2, rolling out to everyone in the fall
If you’ve been waiting for Windows 11 to feel more consistent, more responsive, and more AI‑aware, 2026 might finally be the year it all comes together.
What feature are you hoping Microsoft ships next?