ExtremeTech on MSN

Microsoft's 'Bromine' Update for Windows 11 Will Power Next-Gen Snapdragon and Nvidia Hardware

Unlike version 25H2, which is still built on the Germanium platform, 26H1 will serve as a full OS upgrade designed specifically for next-gen processors.
The Register on MSN

Windows 11 26H1 is coming ... for new processors only

New Canary channel build supports specific silicon while 26H2 remains the main 2026 update Microsoft has confirmed that ...