Microsoft just confirmed that its upcoming Windows 8 OS has reached the released to manufacturing (RTM) milestone. This means the development of the OS is complete and the code is now being delivered to OEM partners to gear up for the retail release. Microsoft also confirmed dates as to when customers can get an […]
Microsoft to release Windows 8 on Oct 26
Microsoft’s Steve Sinofsky has confirmed the release date of its much anticipated Windows OS. The Windows 8 OS will be available in markets globally starting from October 26 with upgrade SKUs and fresh copies of the OS available for purchase on the same day. Windows 8 is Microsoft’s boldest attempt that features Metro UI […]
Microsoft Windows 8 Pro Upgrade will cost just $40
Microsoft wants most Windows users to upgrade to Windows 8 and going by the release of the upgrade pricing, they might as well. Users running Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 will be eligible to upgrade to the latest Windows 8 Pro OS for just $39.99. If you prefer a DVD, the same […]
Windows on ARM will be known as Windows RT
Microsoft yesterday detailed all the Windows 8 Editions that will be sold when it will make its way to the market. While Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will be sold for x86-based processors, Windows on ARM will be known as Windows RT. Quite an interesting choice of name and unlike the x86-based editions, […]
Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available to download
Microsoft has finally released the much-anticipated Consumer Preview build of Windows 8. The new build brings in over 100,000 changes and Metro apps from the last Windows 8 Developer Preview. To get a taste of what the new OS looks like, users can download the OS either in 64-bit or 32-bit with language support […]
Microsoft to hold Windows 8 Consumer Preview Event at MWC
Microsoft started sending invites yesterday for its Windows 8 event at Mobile World Congress. It’s a consumer preview event where Microsoft will give a detailed peek on the upcoming Windows 8 OS and most likely release the consumer-centric preview version to the masses. Interesting thing about the event is the venue that confirms Microsoft’s […]
5000 Samsung tablets given away at Microsoft conference
Lucky day for Windows developers today. In addition to the detailed preview of Windows 8 OS, Microsoft also announced to give away Samsung tablets running the developer preview version of the OS. The unnamed Samsung tablet is packed with some powerful hardware like Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 11.6-inch Super PLS […]
Microsoft details Windows 8 OS
Microsoft today extensively previewed the upcoming operating system codenamed Windows 8. The new OS shown at the BUILD conference will be like a one OS for all, including PCs, mobile phones and tablets. Some of the interesting features that you’ll find in the new OS is the Metro Style UI, fully touch optimized interface, […]
Microsoft previews Windows 8
Microsoft, for the first time has unveiled the new user interface that will be present in Windows 8. As you can see, the new interface of Windows 8 is heavily influenced by Windows Phone 7 and the reason behind is to make the OS work well on various screen sizes and type (touchscreen or […]