In response to a question from a Twitter user, Microsoft has announced that all Lumia smartphones running on Window Phone 8 will be upgraded to the next version of Microsoft’s mobile OS which, according to the tweet, will be Windows 10.
Details about the upcoming version of Windows Phone are currently scarce considering that it might still be in the early stage of development. Nevertheless, Microsoft’s confirmation should be a good a news to all users wielding a WP8 device because they won’t suffer the same fate of users who purchased Windows Phone 7 handsets not knowing that it won’t make the jump to WP8.
Microsoft Office is reaching out to more mobile devices as it releases an iPhone and an Android tablet preview app. Plus, it gives a sneak peek of Office for Windows 10.
Microsoft Office for iPhone looks the same as its iPad counterpart but optimized for phone’s smaller display. The design still follows the flat UI of modern Office. Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are available. The Office for iPad also gets an update alongside.
Microsoft Office for Android tablets Preview is next in the pipeline to complete to mobile Office family. Though, this is still a preview of what to expect and things aren’t final. The expected release is early next year.
Users who wish to check out the preview must sign up through here.
And finally, Microsoft did not of course forgot its own operating system. While Windows 10 is still in the works, Office for the upcoming OS is already being baked with touch-optimization. Check out the screengrab uploaded by Microsoft.
Microsoft is having a small event today where only few people were invited, but the happenings are far from small – the company has just announced the next version of their OS – Windows 10!
Microsoft says calling it Windows 9 would be wrong, as it will try to connect the software across several platforms, not only update the desktop. Calling it Windows One would be not appropriate as well as they’ve done it before, so they’re calling it Windows 10 for some reason, actually skipping version 9.
Naming their newest OS Windows 10 could imply reaching a milestone – a renewed focus on the cloud and creating a cohesive experience across several devices through a one app store.
“One [Ring] to rule them all… and in the darkness bind them.”
Basically, Windows 10 is Windows 8 embedded into the familiarity of Windows 7. For example, the Start menu is finally back again on the corner of your desktop, but with live tiles and new UI elements. This doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten the Start screen however, as it is still there for touch-enabled devices.
Windows will also have Enterprise as expected, and believe it or not, Windows 10 will be the next version of Windows Phone as well.
Microsoft Windows 10 will be available mid-2015 after the build conference. With that said, it’s safe to say there are still a lot of changes on the way before everything is final. For now, all that we can do is wait.
Microsoft is having a small event today where only few people were invited, but the happenings are far from small – the company has just announced the next version of their OS – Windows 10!
Microsoft says calling it Windows 9 would be wrong, as it will try to connect the software across several platforms, not only update the desktop. Calling it Windows One would be not appropriate as well as they’ve done it before, so they’re calling it Windows 10 for some reason, actually skipping version 9.
Naming their newest OS Windows 10 could imply reaching a milestone – a renewed focus on the cloud and creating a cohesive experience across several devices through a one app store.
“One [Ring] to rule them all… and in the darkness bind them.”
Basically, Windows 10 is Windows 8 embedded into the familiarity of Windows 7. For example, the Start menu is finally back again on the corner of your desktop, but with live tiles and new UI elements. This doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten the Start screen however, as it is still there for touch-enabled devices.
Windows will also have Enterprise as expected, and believe it or not, Windows 10 will be the next version of Windows Phone as well.
Microsoft Windows 10 will be available mid-2015 after the build conference. With that said, it’s safe to say there are still a lot of changes on the way before everything is final. For now, all that we can do is wait.
