Microsoft is reportedly working on a new web-centric version of Windows 12, according to multiple sources close to the company. The new variant is said to be the “real” answer to Chrome OS and will be tailored to specific markets, such as the education sector.

Internet-centric Windows 12 will not replace the traditional Win32 desktop, but will offer a more modern, modular and lightweight version of Windows for budget education devices.

Microsoft has already confirmed in an internal statement that it has established a new Windows and Web Experience team to develop the next generation of Windows and Web products. The team’s job listings also confirm that Microsoft plans to “define and deliver the next generation of Windows and applications spanning Client and Cloud.”

Also according to Windows LatestWindows 12, the web-centric version of Windows 12, is expected to rely heavily on Microsoft Edge and AI. For example, Microsoft is reportedly exploring ways to use AI to make Microsoft Edge smarter and understand web content and user behavior. This integration is expected to have a significant impact on the development of Windows 12.

In recent years, Microsoft has sought to modernize Windows and separate its components to create a lightweight version of the operating system. An example of this work is Windows 10X, which is expected to rival Chrome OS. However, Windows 10X never hit the market and remained in an experimental phase.

However, a web-centric Windows 12 is expected to arrive in 2024. It is not yet known what other features and improvements Microsoft will add in the new variant, but it is clear that the company is serious about competing with Chrome OS in education. Sunday.