Windows 11 s second big update has been accidentally confirmed for 2023 TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Windows 11 s second big update has been accidentally confirmed for 2023 By Daryl Baxter published 13 June 2022 Copper is coming (Image credit: TechRadar) Audio player loading… Microsoft is already preparing the second major update to Windows 11 for the end of 2023, which is being called 'Sun Valley 3', or 'Copper' internally, with a bigger focus on touch improvements for tablet devices. According to Windows Latest (opens in new tab), 23H2 looks to build on Sun Valley 2 with improvements to Windows 11's existing apps, while potentially adding a 'tablet mode' similar to the one found in Windows 10. Sun Valley 2 looks to be getting ready for release later in 2022, with bug fixes currently being pushed through the Insider Builds, which allows users to try out the major update before it's available for everyone. However, with the switch to an annual feature release, much like Apple's efforts, it would be good for Microsoft to announce when certain features are arriving, rather than just showcasing them. Analysis Let s hear when not what Microsoft (Image credit: Microsoft) Back in April, Microsoft held an event announcing the arrival of tabs to File Explorer. At last, you'd be able to manage folders and files within one window with a bunch of tabs, instead of a load of windows that would clutter up your screen. However, there wasn't any indication from the company during that event as to when it would arrive for all Windows 11 users. At the time of writing, we've only just seen it come to the Dev Channel in the recent Windows Insider builds, suggesting it could still be a while until normal users to get the feature. While there's a good chance we'll see this in Sun Valley 2, it's still not certain. We don't know what's coming with the major update, or when it will officially arrive, even though we may have already seen the tentative date leak. So, let's see a roadmap Microsoft. Let's hear what the plans are for the annual releases of Windows 11, and when certain features will arrive. Seeing tabs in File Explorer is great, but it's hard to remain excited if there's no indication of when the feature will arrive. (Image credit: TechRadar) The hope for Sun Valley 3 is to at least hear about what the plans are for it, and when it will arrive. This way, business users and developers will be able to prepare their organizations and apps to take advantage of the new features. Apple has already laid out its updates for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more, with a 'fall' release. And even though that's a vague release date, it at least gives all of its users an idea as to when these updates will arrive. I want to see something similar from Microsoft. This way, users will look forward to trying out their favorite new features, especially when they've bought a new laptop or tablet, rather than being confused as to when they'll ever land on their devices. Daryl BaxterSoftware & Downloads WriterDaryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time he's written a book, 'The Making of Tomb Raider', alongside podcasting and usually found playing games old and new on his PC and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that's about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line. See more Operating systems news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1PC gamers are shunning high-end GPUs – spelling trouble for the Nvidia RTX 40902It looks like Fallout's spiritual successor is getting a PS5 remaster3Samsung's smaller micro-LED 4K TV might finally be on the way to battle OLED4A whole new breed of SSDs is about to break through5New Anker wireless earbuds offer a feature AirPods Pro can't – and for cheaper1Con le RTX 4000 ho capito che Nvidia ha perso la testa2Canon's next mirrorless camera could be too cheap for its own good3PC gamers are shunning high-end GPUs – spelling trouble for the Nvidia RTX 40904IT pros suffer from serious misconceptions about Microsoft 365 security5A whole new breed of SSDs is about to break through Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)