Microsoft has finally demonstrated the detailed preview of the next major release of Windows, code-named Windows 8 at BUILD, for developers. The preview revealed some of the ways in which Microsoft “reimagined” the interface for a new generation of touch-centric hardware.
It is reported that the new Windows makes use of the tile-based Metro user interface found in Windows Phone 7. This makes it apt for use on tablets where the touch-interface will allow easy navigation between tiles.
Microsoft has claimed that Windows 8 will be equally suitable for both tablets and desktops. The software giant believes this will narrow the gap between tablets and traditional PCs and allow users to enjoy best of both worlds.
At BUILD, the company showed that desktop users will be able to access the traditional homescreen and work on programs the way they do under Windows 7.Microsoft also illustrated new tools for developers to help develop applications for the new OS. Windows 8 will also comprise a new app store when it arrives in the market next year.
In addition, Microsoft is also ensuring a flawless cloud experience that will keep Windows 8 devices synced.
Adding more flavor to the new platform, for the first time in the history of Windows, the new version will not only integrate x86 processors made by Intel and AMD but also ARM architecture.
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