Get ready for some long-awaited updates. Windows 10 21H1 ,released in May will reach end of support December 13, 2022. The update was only available to users who check for updates and was not available as an automatic update.
So far the date is not close enough for Microsoft to start force-upgrading devices to the supported version. The timeframe for that is about three months before a version becomes unsupported.
Current status as of June 22, 2021, from Microsoft
“Windows 10, version 21H1 is available for users with devices running Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 2004, who manually seek to “Check for updates” via Windows Update.
“Using the machine-learning training we have done so far, we are increasing the number of devices selected to update automatically to Windows 10, version 21H1 that are approaching end of servicing. We will continue to train our machine learning through all phases to deliver a smooth update experience.”
We are now starting a new phase in our rollout. Using the machine learning training we have done so far, we are increasing the number of devices selected to update automatically to Windows 10, version 21H1 that are approaching end of servicing. We will continue to train our machine learning through all phases to deliver a smooth update experience.
As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows 10 as soon as possible to ensure that you can take advantage of the latest features and advanced protections from the latest security threats. For more details, see How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update.”
Microsoft will unveil what’s next for Windows on June 24.The This Windows variant should include the “Sun Valley” user-interface refresh, and other improvements, such as better touch capabilities and a new app Store, based on the latest rumors. Windows 11 as it has been rumored, is expected to include the “Sun Valley” user-interface update.
Microsoft has been working on a major Windows UX overhaul. The Sun Valley project will revitalize the Windows Desktop with an abundance of new features that will include animations, sounds and new app designs.
Click here to watch the event live on June 24th 2021.
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