In the Consumer Preview that was launched last month, Microsoft showcased the redesigned ‘Metro’ interface. This change in the design is the most conspicuous and widely discussed topic. In addition to it, below are some more features that caught our eye. New Task Manager The task manager was redesigned and optimized for the most common...
Nokia could have a Windows 8 Tablet ready to launch by Q4 2012 latest rumors suggest. Let alone this there are also rumors of the features this tablet will have. Reportedly featuring the following specs, 10 inch screen & a Dual Core Qualcomm SoC, the tablet will be running Windows on ARM which Microsoft is...
Windows 8 consumer preview release was launched last week and within 24 hours there were1 million downloads. OEM’s definitely will be eyeing to take advantage of this popularity and excitement and Dell might be leading this race. According to CEO Michael Dell, there was a growing demand for a secure Windows tablet that is able...
We have seen considerable buzz around Windows 8 tablets from HP and now there’s more news. This time it is directly from the horse’s mouth – HP’s CEO Meg Whitman. During a recent earning’s call, she told that HP will be shipping Windows 8 based products by the holidays. As Apple becomes the number one...
The list of PC manufactures planning for Windows 8 based devices is growing continuously and it’s a bit strange that these plans are giving clues about the launch of Windows 8. According to Fujitsu’s product road map, it seems like Windows 8 will be released in the fourth quarter of 2012. While showcasing its upcoming...
Like Intel, AMD also missed the bus in the Smartphone and tablet markets. And now Windows 8 will enable ARM processor companies like TI, Qualcomm, Nvidia to grab the market more. AMD has some serious competition to beat before cashing in on the Windows 8 opportunity. It is ‘arming’ itself with two new chips targeting...
Microsoft is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to improve the user experience with Windows 8 OS. According to a recent blog post, Microsoft is keen on leveraging the latest advances in sensor technology. Sensors that react to changes in ambient light, motion, human proximity and location are being explored to evolve the user...
This article is written by HirePulse, an excellent Australian services directory for freelancers, consultants, contractors and service providers. There’s a lot of noise being generated on the blogosphere regarding Microsoft’s seemingly changing stance on Secure Boot requirements. The concern is rooted in the requirements that Microsoft have mandated that devices that use ARM processors are...
Looks like Intel is clawing its way back to the top after losing out on the tablet space initially. It posted better than expected earnings in this quarter and during the earnings conference call, Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini dropped clues about Windows 8 tablets already being lined up for production. Also according to him Android...
It seems the momentum around Windows 8 tablets is not just limited to PC and Processor manufacturers. Even telecom carriers are joining the fray. And in this battle of tablets, AT&T seems to be partnering with Microsoft. AT&T is holding a Developer Summit in Las Vegas on 8th and 9th of January. This summit is...
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