It seems Microsoft just started work on Windows 11 27H2 — and this could be the update that saves the OS... or dooms it

• Microsoft just split the Canary testing channel into two paths
• One of these will see underlying platform changes ushered in
• This is likely to become the 27H2 update next year, which will unify Arm PCs and AMD/Intel devices – and it's a release Microsoft must get right

Microsoft has just split the earliest preview builds of Windows 11 into two different paths, one of which will seemingly lead to the big update for next year.

Windows Central noticed the announcement from Microsoft and observed that one of the two paths that the Canary channel has been forked into will likely turn into the 27H2 update next year.

Microsoft says that splitting the channel like this is being done for the following reason: "This will help us validate platform changes at different stages while continuing to deliver new features and experiences to Insiders [testers] in ...