After several months of rumors, Microsoft has confirmed its readiness to release an update for the Windows 8 operating system. The update, codenamed Windows Blue, which will be released in the second half of this year, will make Windows work on even more devices, regardless of screen size, form factor and resource battery.
The release of Windows Blue will entail the release of 7-inch tablet computers, which will withstand Apple iPad mini and inexpensive 7-inch Android tablets. The update will provide more business and consumer opportunities, as well as allow Microsoft to provide feedback to users of the Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems, Microsoft Vice President Tami Reller said.
Since the launch of the Windows Store, the number of applications in the store has increased six times, and users have downloaded 250 million applications. The number of devices certified for operating with the Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems increased to 2400 units. At the same time, their ranks are constantly growing, - says the blog Microsoft.
In a separate interview with The Therge, Ms. Reller reported that Blue is an internal name and may change closer to release. All other details will be revealed closer to the beginning of the Build conference for developers, which Microsoft will hold in June.
“Blue is a software update. This word is best for describing a product, ”said Reller.
Users of non-touch devices criticize Windows 8 for the lack of the Start button. Microsoft is aware of this and has already taken into account:
We are also trying to understand what lies behind the requests of people.
Reller did not confirm the return of the Start button, but sources close to Microsoft’s plans said earlier that the button would be present in the final version of Blue.
Reller is confident in the demand for compact Windows devices:
It's early to talk about size, but I believe that in this category will be what to choose. There is definitely interest.
According to rumors, Microsoft is developing a 7-inch version of Surface, sales of which will begin later this year.
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