{"title": "Microsoft Restricts Windows 11 26H1 Rollout to Select Arm Devices", "body": ["Microsoft has caught the attention of Windows users by introducing the Windows 11 26H1 update, which lacks broad compatibility across all systems. The firm is now sharing key insights into the rollout, focusing on the hardware that qualifies for this version."], ["Prior reports indicated that Windows 11 26H1 targets a limited set of Arm-based machines. Consequently, the bulk of Windows 11 installations on Intel or AMD hardware will miss out on this release. As previously stated by Microsoft, the update 'is not intended as a feature update for existing devices and will not be offered through Windows Update.'"], ["Diverging from typical major OS upgrades, Windows 11 26H1 introduces no fresh functionalities, instead focusing on internal enhancements. Microsoft describes it as 'a hardware-optimized release […] with capabilities tailored specifically for those platforms,' though the precise implications remain vague."], ["Microsoft began deploying Windows 11 26H1 to eligible Arm systems starting February 10, 2026, with maintenance planned through March 4, 2028, for Home and Pro editions. Support for Enterprise and Education variants extends to March 13, 2029."], ["Recent disclosures specify that eligibility is confined to particular models equipped with one of three designated processors. This detail appeared unobtrusively on a dedicated support resource, excluding initial Arm-powered Copilot+ systems featuring Snapdragon chips from accessing the update."]}