Microsoft has announced that its new Windows 10 operating system will be released in 190 countries on 29th of July and users of Windows 7 and 8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free within the first year. “You’re already an expert,” Microsoft announces. Windows 10 has been tested by over 4 million people during the last months and it combines several features and strengths of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. By being familiar to its users Windows 10 will be very easy to use.
On June 3, 2015 Microsoft Corporate Vice President OEM Division Nick Parker discussed and showcased new Windows 10 devices during Computex 2015 at the Taipei International Convention Center. Parker talked about how Windows 10 partners can become more innovative and expand their business by selling available innovative Windows 8.1 devices. Furthermore he highlighted two new PC form factors: FoxConn Kangaroo and Quanta Compute plug.
According to Microsoft’s official website, Windows 10 comes with various built-in Windows apps like Maps, Mail, Photos, Calendar, Music, and Video which use OneDrive in order to constantly back up your information and sync in all your Windows 10 devices. The Start Menu of the touch-friendly Windows 10 will return in a more expanded form, and it is going to be able to work with various software and hardware, so you will not have to change or update anything.
Windows 10 also comes with the all-new browser Microsoft Edge, which will replace Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and will make it easier for users to write, read and save notes and articles directly on web pages and share them with others. Cortana, ‘the world’s first truly personal digital assistant,’ as Microsoft calls it, will help Windows 10 users to get things done way easier by becoming more personal overtime. The voice-controlled digital assistant will be available for iPhone and Android devices as well and will enable users to access and take several actions without having to leave the page they are currently working on.
Compared to previous windows versions, Windows 10 is going to be faster, more secure more flexible, will enable your screen to work with touch, keyboard or mouse on 2-in-1 devices and it is going to be available in Home, Mobile, Enterprise, Pro and Education editions.
“With Windows 10, we start delivering on our vision of more personal computing, defined by trust in how we protect and respect your personal information, mobility of the experience across your devices, and natural interactions with your Windows devices, including speech, touch, ink, and holograms. We designed Windows 10 to run our broadest device family ever, including Windows PCs, Windows tablets, Windows phones, Windows for the Internet of Things, Microsoft Surface Hub, Xbox One and Microsoft HoloLens—all working together to empower you to do great things,” Microsoft's Executive Vice President of Operating Systems Terry Myerson wrote on a blog post.