Check out the eight features of Microsoft's next-generation system Windows 10

Sadia & middot; Nadella has released a new generation of operating system Windows 10 on January 22, Beijing time, as Microsoft CEO, which is Microsoft’s desire to use a single operating system. An important weapon for eating large and small devices for PCs, smartphones, tablets, Xbox and even wearable devices. Microsoft released a new version of Windows 10 with new features at the end of January, while the mobile version of Windows 10 will be released in February.

At the launch of Microsoft's next-generation operating system, Windows 10, Terry Myerson, senior vice president of Microsoft's operating system engineering department, opened. He pointed out that the new feature of Windows 10 is that it will have more personalized designs and adopt A more natural interactive interface also brings greater security to the enterprise. Terry Myerson said Windows 10 will also be a service, not just for personal computing devices, but also for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. In order to increase the market share of the operating system, Microsoft has played a free card to increase the penetration rate. Before that, Apple adopted a similar free upgrade strategy in the OS X Yosemite version launched in October 2014. Terry Myerson said that in the first year after the release of Windows 10, old users who opened Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows Phone 8.1 were upgraded to Windows 10 for free. However, he also reminded that not all devices supported by the old operating system can be upgraded smoothly, especially the old devices pre-installed with Windows 7.

Terry Myerson announced that Microsoft's vision is that Windows becomes a service (Windows as a Service), not just an operating system, so supporting all types of devices to continue to upgrade to the new version will be important to Microsoft. One of the promises, and through a free way, can also attract more developers to the Windows platform to develop a variety of windows-based applications.

This article mainly counts the major features of Windows 10:

Cortana Microsoft Xiaona Assistant on the desktop

In the new features of Windows 10, except before The user familiar with the start menu regression, and the newly created Action Center can provide quick settings and notifications outside the information center. As expected, Windows 10 will have built-in Microsoft Xiaona voice assistant, and finally can use the natural language interface on PC and laptop. Interacting with Cortana, users can use Cortana to manage flight information, search for local computer data, and implement voice control.

Unified Application Debut

In addition, Microsoft has created a series of unified applications (Universal Apps) in Windows 10, for example, the Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint clients. App, in addition to the desktop environment, can also be used on mobile phones and tablets, Joe Belfiore said that the Office App on these touch devices will support wireless printing.

At the same time, Microsoft has launched a new photo app that allows users to edit photos directly, such as fixing red-eye on photos, and photos can be synced with Microsoft Storage Service OneDrive. Joe Belfiore showcased the People App, which makes it easier to communicate with friends, videos, and new music apps. Microsoft One Drive can sync music collections in a few months. And these new applications can be used across PCs and mobile phones.

The new browser Spartan debuts to replace IE

In addition to Cortana and the Universal App, Joe Belfiore announced the third Windows 10 new feature is the newly created browser, which is called the program name. Spartan's browser, the official name is not fixed. In addition to adopting a new generation of web design styles, it strengthens more personalized notes, reading and sharing mechanisms. For example, users can directly input notes on the web page by handwriting or handwriting, or create their own reading list for later repetition. Browse and easily share notes or web pages with others.

Spartan integration Xiaona

Spartan browser can be combined with Microsoft Xiaona, such as showing the weather on the reading history list, or querying a restaurant address, Xiaona automatically query Share a map or search for menu foods to list reference ingredients and more. The combination of the two allows users to improve browsing efficiency.

You can also play Xbox games on Windows 10

The game experience is a highlight of this conference. Phil Spencer, vice president of Microsoft's global game products, introduced Windows 10 games. The experience, a major feature is that Windows 10 will have a built-in Xbox App, which can be found on the Start menu.

Users can also interact with friends on Xbox Live, and Microsoft also demonstrated the game live. In addition, Windows 10 also supports the new DirectX 12, which enhances developers' control of CPUs and GPUs, and Phil Spencer says it can increase game performance by up to 50%.

Another new feature is the game screen recording function GameDVR, which can record 30 seconds of video and share it with friends. Windows 10 can play games on Xbox One through desktop streaming technology, says Phil Spencer, which means that all XBox games can be played on a PC. Of course, the premise is to have an Xbox One game console.

Ultra-large integrated computer device Surface Hub

In addition to releasing new features in software, Microsoft also released the 84-inch ultra-large-size machine Surface Hub, and its own brand of holographic virtual Glasses HoloLens.

Surface Hub supports 4K quality videos, multi-touch or multi-touch, dual cameras, microphones and speakers, not only for making calls, brainstorming notes, but also for multiplayer videos. Conferences, electronic whiteboard screen sharing, etc., even when using Surface Hub to participate in departmental meetings, you can share individual image information to the screen of a tablet or computer device.

Virtual Glasses HoloLens

Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens, a wearable holographic virtual eyewear product, which is seen by users through the glasses. Like the AR augmented reality technology that superimposes the virtual world picture, Microsoft's new product can further create 3D virtual object interaction, users can see the holographic image, and the sound heard through HoloLens will also have space. sense. Currently, members of the NASA Mars program in the United States have begun to use this HoloLens glasses for scientific research.

Microsoft officially launched Windows 10 this year. In the next few months, Microsoft will begin to explain and introduce new features of Windows 10 to partners and developers.

Windows 10 new features at a glance:

1. In the first year after the release of Win 10, Win 7, Win 8.1 or Win Phone 8.1 legacy users can upgrade to Win 10 for free.

2.Cortana Microsoft Xiaona landing on the Win 10 desktop, users can interact with Cortana through the natural voice interface, and can send letters or information in full spoken language.

3. The new Spartan browser uses a new generation of web design styles, and can also integrate Cortana applications to make queries smarter.

4. The Universal Apps interface design allows users to enjoy the same experience across a wide range of devices.

5. The newly launched photo app, music app, etc. can be synchronized with the Microsoft storage service OneDrive, and the contact app (People App) is convenient for communication and video with friends.

6.Xbox enhances community and interactivity, users can enjoy the Xbox game experience on the PC, and the Xbox App can be found at the start of the menu.

7. Microsoft launched its own brand of 84-inch large touch screen Surface Hub, which supports 4K quality video, not only for making calls, but also for multi-person meetings and sharing image information.

8. Microsoft's own brand holographic virtual glasses HoloLens can create 3D virtual space, users can see the image of holographic photography, NASA has also used HoloLens for scientific research.

Author: Carmen