The next update of Windows 10
With Windows 10 it goes to the people. Now it is official. Presenting the functions of the OS targeted at business users, Microsoft has removed the veil of secrecy and opportunities for end users. At the same time, it was stated that a single operating system will run on multiple devices a variety of types. And the update to users of Windows 7 and 8 in the first six months since the start of sales of Windows 10 will be completely free. After Microsoft's director of operations Terry Myerson told the juicy details, climbed on stage Joe Belfiore, told about appearing in Windows 10 Preview features that make the operating system more convenient.
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First, he elaborated on already announced earlier settings. "Start" menu when you wish to be able to fill themselves full screen. Support Center (in fact, is the center of the Windows Notification 10) will also be improved.
There will shortcut buttons in the style of Windows Phone 8.1, a single click activates certain functions (e.g, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi).In Windows 10 "Desktop Control Panel" and "parameters of modern PC interface" finally merged, so no longer need to search for the most important system tools in two different places. A feature Continuum, designed to automatically display on the screen desktop or modern interface, depending on whether you are using a traditional PC or device with a touch interface, will soon appear in builds of Windows 10 Preview.
Platform Windows Holographic will play in Windows 10 three-dimensional images that can be viewed with glasses HoloLens.
At first glance, everything just incredibly comfortable. And only one search team not limited. If you say Cortana: «Play music", it will start the music application, and in response to the request, "Please be quiet" - reduce the sound. Brilliant!
After joining Belfiore demonstrated a revised version of Outlook, designed for PCs, tablets and phones. It was presented in the form of universal applications under Windows. Universal Outlook is very similar (at least outwardly) to the program "Mail" that is part of Windows 8. It looks the same on any type of device, while maintaining the commands that you can perform on the touch screen. To delete a message, you need to swipe your finger to the left and slide it to the right, you initiate shipment to another destination.
Since many applications Microsoft, including Outlook, associated with the cloud, changes made to the universal application on one device are immediately reflected in the other. This Belfiore demonstrated by editing "Calendar" both on the PC and on the phone.
A similar cloud-oriented approach is reflected in universal applications. Microsoft has used its in standard Windows, supports service OneDrive. The application "Photos" allows you to create albums in the cloud on any device, removing the duplicates and continuous shooting. Universal App "People" can associate contacts, gained universal features and application "Music". In the next month or two, Microsoft will add in funds transfer music collections in OneDrive, then your favorite tunes you can listen to anywhere. Appendix "Card" will also be integrated with Cortana, and digital assistant, if necessary, remind you where you parked your car.
Platform Windows Holographic will play in Windows 10 three-dimensional images that can be viewed with glasses HoloLens.
Cortana is coming to PC
As expected, the digital assistant Cortana from the operating system, Windows Phone will move in Windows 10 and will control many functions of the OS search. Cortana will take place on the taskbar next to the "Start" and will decide the same basic tasks that it performs today in Windows Phone. Interaction with the assistant will be accomplished by supplying a text or voice calls, just as in the mobile devices.Cortana gives information about the weather on a Windows PC 10
Cortana, behind which a cloud service Bing, will be able to answer is not too difficult questions (eg, "Do I have to wear a coat today?" Or "How much does education in the University of Washington?") That has demonstrated Belfiore. In addition, Cortana can perform other useful functions. It will scan the local machine, and even store OneDrive computer network in search of the files after filing a request in natural language. Belfiore showed how this happens by asking Cortana «Find PowerPoint slides on a charity auction" and "display the pictures taken in December." All the requested information was given almost immediately.At first glance, everything just incredibly comfortable. And only one search team not limited. If you say Cortana: «Play music", it will start the music application, and in response to the request, "Please be quiet" - reduce the sound. Brilliant!
Digital assistant, instantly finds the requested information.
Windows 10 for phones and universal application
Demonstrate the possibility of Cortana, Belfiore changed the subject, and showed how it will look in the Windows 10 phones and tablets. I do not beat it with attention and sensory capabilities of mobile applications Office. In fact, Windows 10 phone is an extension of the PC, which combines universal application Windows, have the same design and functionality as their counterparts for the PC, with new universal notifications, sync with all devices Windows 10. On the phones and tablets with small screens running Windows 10 will be installed free copy of Office.After joining Belfiore demonstrated a revised version of Outlook, designed for PCs, tablets and phones. It was presented in the form of universal applications under Windows. Universal Outlook is very similar (at least outwardly) to the program "Mail" that is part of Windows 8. It looks the same on any type of device, while maintaining the commands that you can perform on the touch screen. To delete a message, you need to swipe your finger to the left and slide it to the right, you initiate shipment to another destination.
Since many applications Microsoft, including Outlook, associated with the cloud, changes made to the universal application on one device are immediately reflected in the other. This Belfiore demonstrated by editing "Calendar" both on the PC and on the phone.
A similar cloud-oriented approach is reflected in universal applications. Microsoft has used its in standard Windows, supports service OneDrive. The application "Photos" allows you to create albums in the cloud on any device, removing the duplicates and continuous shooting. Universal App "People" can associate contacts, gained universal features and application "Music". In the next month or two, Microsoft will add in funds transfer music collections in OneDrive, then your favorite tunes you can listen to anywhere. Appendix "Card" will also be integrated with Cortana, and digital assistant, if necessary, remind you where you parked your car.
Spartan
In Windows 10 will have a new browser Spartan: beautiful, light, equipped with a new mechanism for rendering. The first assembly of Windows Insider it yet. And then it will be installed on the phones.Remarks made in an environment Browser Spartan
The browser supports Spartan notes that allow a web page to provide their comments and in this form, send it to other users via Windows 10 "Share." Also supported by the tool "Scissors", provides a record of a certain part of a website directly into OneNote.
Spartan makes reading online is much more convenient and enjoyable. The updated version of the browser is implemented nice reading mode, which appeared in Internet Explorer for a modern interface, which is part of Windows 8. Read mode removes from the web pages of all the ads and the sidebar, formatting with the article as they would appear in the book . Wonderful opportunity. Spartan support "reading list» Windows, so you can save articles for later reading, synchronizing the list on multiple devices. Unlike applications, "reading list" that was in Windows 8, "reading list" for Windows 10 allows you to store content for later viewing offline.
The Spartan integrated and assistant Cortana. "And as much about you, it is already known to provide the necessary support also becomes easier," - said Belfiore, showing how, in response to a request Delta, typed in the address bar, the screen displays the flight schedule airline Delta, which he had planned in his schedule watch later. Cortana appears when you visit the site of the restaurant, provided information on the menu, hours of operation, directions and review, when Yelp.
In contrast to the "reading list" for Windows 8 application included with Windows 10, it allows you to store content for later viewing offline.
PC and Xbox
Microsoft has significantly expanded the gaming experience on Windows 10, it features integrated into Xbox. New application Xbox looks like filled with additional features in version SmartGlass, and lets through the Xbox Live service to converse with friends, view information about their achievements and access to videos games.Furthermore, using the application, you can rate and comment on videos obtained, as well as share them with others.Appendix Xbox Windows 10
New game features in Windows 10 even more expand the horizons of Xbox. With the game in the traditional PC games (either Steam or some other), pressing the key combination <Windows> + G initiates recording snapshots and 30-second videos about the adventures experienced by you, and then all of this can be shared with friends via Xbox app . Support games respective capabilities are not required, all the necessary functionality is implemented directly in Windows 10.As mentioned earlier, the performance of the games in Windows 10 due to increased integration with the operating system interface API DirectX 12. Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer claims that DirectX 12 gaming performance increases by 50%.
Microsoft has plans to expand the gaming experience of its customers, regardless of the devices they use. When playing Fable Legends, for example, Windows users 10 and Xbox One can compete with each other, and games running on Xbox One, can be streamed to transmit any device Windows 10. However, this frame transmission is likely to be limited to the perimeter of the network as it is happening at home broadcasts Stream.
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