Microsoft has previewed Windows 8 running on different platforms at a partner event at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan.
Earlier, Steven Sinofsky revealed Windows 8 at AllThingsD conference and a demo was given. However, Microsoft also held a partner preview event in which Windows 8 was shown running on x86 architecture and ARM chips from different vendors. The technical preview showed the new touch interface while maintaining classic Windows functionality. READ MORE »
Two videos have surfaced after Windows 8 Build 7955 leak showing new OOBE and some tablet specific features.
Metro inspired OOBE has been unwrapped since some days. In recent leaked build, it is not enabled by default rather you can enable/access it once you have installed this Windows 8 build. READ MORE »
References to Immersive Shell has been supposedly found in Windows 8, as reported by GeekSmack.
According to their sources, multiple references in recent Windows 8 Builds have been found which indicate towards a tile based interface for Tablets and other form factors. It is somewhat contrary to earlier reports which suggested that UI is named “Mosh”. READ MORE »
Reportedly, Nokia is working on a Windows 8 Tablet PC which is actually a result of Microsoft and Nokia Alliance declared last month.
Earlier, Reuters had reported that Nokia might exclude Microsoft from its tablet strategy. However, Softpedia has learned something different. Obviously, both claims are rumors until any one of the companies confirms it. READ MORE »
ITProPortal is reporting that major component manufacturers based in Taiwan have a consensus to introduce ARM products for Windows 8 when it goes live. They had chitchat with Manufactures like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and many others during CeBIT 2011. READ MORE »
Microsoft is likely going to demo Windows 8 Slate user interface in June, says Business Insider. Their source in Microsoft claims that Microsoft has adopted Apple’s approach to design the interface of Windows 8 Slates. The interface will be inspired by “Metro” which is interface for Windows Phone 7. Windows 8 Slate demo in June does not seem awkward as Microsoft has earlier showcased its upcoming products around same time in WSJ’s D: All Things Digital Conference. This year, it will be held from May 31 to June 2. READ MORE »
It appears that Microsoft is planning to launch Windows 8 ARM before the desktop versions. We have earlier seen a leaked Dell road map which suggested Windows 8 based tablet launch in early 2012. According to Adam Holt who is research analyst in Morgan Stanley, Microsoft‘s strategy for tablets is “closer to competitive ARM based tablets on Win 8 than some realize.” READ MORE »
According to a product roadmap leak, Dell is working on Windows 8 tablet called “Peju” which is slated for release Q1 2012. It is very surprising as we have been listening that Windows 8 release date is late 2012 or Q1 2013. A release of product in Q1 2012 means that Windows 8 would be ready by late 2011 which looks unrealistic. It does not coincide with release cycle of Windows as well. READ MORE »