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Microsoft releases Windows 11 version 26H2, dropping support for Snapdragon 850
Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 26H2, marking the final version to support Qualcomm's Snapdragon 850 processor. Devices with this processor will receive 24 months of security updates under version 26H2 before becoming unsupported. The decision may be due to architectural changes in the upcoming 27H2 update.
Key points
- Windows 11 version 26H2 is now generally available, introducing enhancements like a revamped Start menu and improved File Explorer.
- Microsoft opens a new 15,000-square-foot quantum research center in Maryland, providing DARPA with on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware.
Sources
- The next version of Windows drops support the Snapdragon 850Windows Central · October 1, 2026
- Windows 11 version 26H2 is now generally availableWindows Central · October 1, 2026
- Microsoft will give DARPA on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware as it opens a new Maryland research centerTechRadar · September 29, 2026
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