Microsoft Announces Windows 8 at D9 Conference

June 29, 2012 Microsoft Announces Windows 8 at D9 Conference

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News by Daniel Shone

Microsoft Announces Windows 8 at D9 Conference

When Windows 7 was released in 2009, everyone here at Apex Computing was impressed and now Microsoft have announced they are delveloping it’s successor. Windows 8.

Here are a couple of new features that have been confirmed by Microsoft:

  • A new tile based Start menu (like Windows Phone 7)
  • Live tiles, which show you up to date information
  • Easily snap and resize apps
  • Fully optimized touch browsing with Windows Internet Explorer 10
  • Full compatibility with all PC’s made for Windows 7
  • Full compatibility with all ‘Made for Windows 7’ software and accessories

Everyone here at Apex Computing are eagerly awaiting the beta release in September.

Daniel Shone

Daniel is the company founder. He started Apex Computing in 2003 and manages the day-to-day running of the business.