Windows 11 26H1 released for select ARM-based devices

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1. 11.02.2026 04:06 1 articles · 23h ago

   Windows 11 26H1 released for select ARM-based devices

   Microsoft has announced Windows 11 26H1, which is exclusively for new devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and other upcoming ARM chips. This release is not a feature update for existing PCs but is designed to support new ARM-based hardware. Windows 11 26H2 is expected to follow the annual update cadence and will be available for all other PCs later this year.

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• Windows 11 26H1 is based on a new platform release to support upcoming ARM chips.

  First reported: 11.02.2026 04:06
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  • Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.02.2026 04:06

• The release is not available through broad channels and is intended only for devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Series processors.

  First reported: 11.02.2026 04:06
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  • Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.02.2026 04:06

• Windows 11 26H1 does not include specific new features but aims to improve performance and battery life on new ARM PCs.

  First reported: 11.02.2026 04:06
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  • Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.02.2026 04:06

• Windows 11 26H2 is expected to be released later this year for all other PCs, following the annual update cadence.

  First reported: 11.02.2026 04:06
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  • Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.02.2026 04:06