Windows 10 - The Biggest Things Microsoft Announced

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The big focus for Microsoft was the unification of all its products, and trying to offer users a seamless experience whether they’re on their phone, tablet or computer. However, the biggest news was Microsoft’s new virtual reality glasses.

Here are the biggest things Microsoft announced:

Windows 10, the start menu returns













Microsoft is still trying to make an operating system that will work well on both PCs and mobile devices, and it hopes Windows 10 is it. It now includes a start menu that expands to look like Windows 8’s home screen and a new Action Center where you can quick toggle settings. There’s also a new feature called continuum designed to make the switch from keyboard and mouse to touchscreen seamless. They all seem like little things, but Microsoft is confident it will significantly improve the whole experience. The update will be free for a year for everyone who is already on Windows 8

Your phone is now your computer















While Windows Phone 8 was loosely based around the computer operating system of Windows 8, Microsoft’s new Windows 10 will be the same Windows on phone but with an interface better suited to mobiles. The main advantage of this is that missing apps, or poorly designed apps for Windows Phone will hopefully be a thing of the past. This is due to apps made for Windows also working on your phone. Microsoft also announced Skype integration into the messaging app and notifications that will sync between your computer and phone.


Your computer is now your Xbox














Microsoft wants to improve gaming on your computer, and is doing so by bringing over social features from Xbox like chat, friends list and activity feed. The big news though is that you can now stream Xbox One games on your computer or tablet, much like Sony’s Remote Play.



A giant touchscreen TV
















It’s not meant to be a TV for you and I to watch at home, but rather for the workplace. Called the Surface Hub, it features an 84-inch 4K screen, has cameras, speakers, mics, bluetooth and a touchscreen interface. The idea is that you can have meetings with people appearing on screen via Skype, while you draw on the screen and share work between everyone’s devices.

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