Windows 10 aims to unify your devices

Well, it has officially been announced - the next Windows OS will be called Windows 10, instead of 9 or Threshnold.

One thing the rumors were true about is that Microsoft will aim to bring unification to any device running Windows - be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop PC. In other words - the next version of Redmond's mobile OS will also be called Windows 10.

Now, smaller devices will still not get any Desktop in the classical sense, however, Microsoft has been very clear about designing its new OS with unification in mind. While on that note - the Modern interface, the one that was once known as Metro, has been renamed to Universal, apparently to signify Microsoft's intentions.

Unfortunately, nothing has been said about Universal apps - the company said that details on these will be revealed in April, 2015. All we know so far is that these apps will be able to run on desktop machines and users will be able to have them in windows, instead of the current (Windows 8) full-screen mode.

Joe Belfiore, Corporate VP of the Operating Systems Group, was very articulate about blending the experience across PCs and tablets. So maybe the Windows smartphones will not become the productive machines one might hope them to be, but let's be honest - what 5" screened device is?

source: The Verge

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