Microsoft Windows 8 latest eight points must know

According to foreign media reports, in fact, in the past ten years, Microsoft has been working hard to launch tablets, but it has been one step ahead of Apple, with the iPad in the market has achieved success.

However, the software giant did not give up easily, plans to immediately launch a Windows 8 tablet to counterattack the Apple iPad. Recently, the Techradar website announced several rumors about Windows 8, as follows:

1. Is the release date of Windows 8 scheduled for mid-2012?

In CES 2011, Microsoft demonstrated the Windows 8 operating system running on a single-chip system architecture, meaning that Windows 8 can run on ARM-based devices. Then, some industry analysts believe that Microsoft will release the Windows 8 operating system in mid-2012.

Previously, a leaked Windows 8 development roadmap showed that Microsoft will compile Windows 8 M2 on February 28, and then compile Windows 8 M3. Nowadays, February 28 has passed, which means that the development of Windows 8 has entered the M3 stage.

According to the current research and development speed, Windows 8 M3 will be compiled this summer, and will enter the development phase of the beta version, and the beta version of Windows 8 is likely to be released this fall.

Recently, reports from Bloomberg said that Microsoft will launch a new version of Windows tablet in the 2012 back-to-school season, officially competing with Apple and Google's tablet operating system.

2, Windows 8 tablet will have ordinary specifications

From the "New York Times" news, although Samsung and Dell are Google Android's cooperative manufacturers, but they are with Microsoft The relationship is also very intimate. At the same time, HP is also actively planning to launch a Windows tablet. Therefore, Windows 8 tablets are likely to be manufactured by these partners, and the specifications are relatively conventional.

3, Windows 8 tablet shape is likely to be similar to the iPad

Although Dell introduced an unusual shape of the tablet, but Samsung's tablet size and size with Apple The iPad is still very similar, but not as thin as an iPad. From the current market situation, the iPad has become the vane of the tablet market, and the shape of the Windows 8 tablet should be as good as the iPad.

4, Windows 8 tablet will be suitable for business users

According to the New York Times, Microsoft firmly believes that tablet PCs have a lot of room for growth in the enterprise user market. These business users also want to be able to read newspapers and magazines through tablets and work with Word, Excel or PowerPoint on their tablets.

5, Windows 8 tablet will have a new touch interface

According to sources from the Engadget website, there are many sources that Microsoft's tablet strategy will depend on Windows 8. And a new pure touch interface, Microsoft has been working tirelessly for this pure touch interface.

6, Windows 8 tablet will have applications and an app store

Microsoft knows that the Windows 7 operating system is not designed for fat fingers, so it decided to target tablets A special version of Windows 8 is available. However, this alone is not enough. Mobile devices such as tablets require the support of applications and stores to attract more consumers.

In the past year, more than 30 app stores have been added to the world, and these companies are following Apple. For example, Intel has launched its own app store for Atom PCs. According to Microsoft's current plan, the company will launch an app store for Windows 8 to attract more types of developers to create applications for the Windows operating system.

As far as partners are concerned, Microsoft wants to let every computer manufacturer launch its own branded app store. One of the benefits for users is the ability to run applications on any PC they own. The app store is considered an opportunity for partners to continue to earn revenue after selling PCs, and Microsoft will not be divided into app sales revenue.

7, Windows 8 tablet specifications are no stranger

According to current estimates, Windows 8 tablets will be similar to other iPad competitors (Galaxy Tab or BlackBerry) Specifications, such as 1GHz processor, 1GB of memory, 802.11b/g/n wireless and multi-touch capacitive displays. However, Windows 8 tablets are likely to have more connections and a USB port.

8, the price of Windows 8 tablet is similar to Android tablet

After listing, Windows 8 tablet will face multiple challenges of ipads, Android tablet and Chrome OS netbook, if the price is too high If it is, it will be difficult to have a good start in the market.