➀ Recent reports suggest Microsoft is delaying its first-party Xbox handheld due to the need for further optimization of Windows 11's power management. ➁ The company is focusing on improving gaming performance for third-party devices like Asus's 'Project Kennan'. ➂ The decision is influenced by the superior performance of SteamOS on handhelds.
Recent #windows 11 news in the semiconductor industry
➀ IDC revises 2025 global PC shipment forecast to 274M units, citing 4.1% YoY growth driven by manufacturers rushing to beat U.S. tariffs and Windows 11 migration;
➁ Tariff exemptions during a 90-day pause motivate bulk shipments to the U.S., but oversupply risks loom post-deadline;
➂ Windows 10's EOL in October 2025 may accelerate Windows 11 adoption, while AI PCs remain a delayed hope for 2026.