Windows 8 Blue Confirmed By Microsoft
Microsoft confirmed Windows 8 Blue project. From Microsoft blog:
Now, the look ahead. With a remarkable foundation of products in market and a clear view of how we will evolve the company, product leaders across Microsoft are working together on plans to advance our devices and services, a set of plans referred to internally as “Blue.” – N.B. chances of products being named thusly are slim to none. And don’t start with the “so you’re telling me there’s a chance” bit.
Screenshots of the next version of Windows 8 Blue, build 9364, have leaked online. And it looks like Microsoft is bringing smaller tile sets to the desktop to the Start Screen. Other new features are greater control over the colour personalization options. And you can place apps side-by-side in the Windows 8 view. The alarm, calculator and sound recorder apps can take advantage of new “snapped apps” views. The screenshots also show Internet Explorer 11.
Windows 8 Blue Update Screenshots Leaked
Screenshots of the next version of Windows 8 Blue, build 9364, have leaked online. And it looks like Microsoft is bringing smaller tile sets to the desktop to the Start Screen. Other new features are greater control over the colour personalization options. And you can place apps side-by-side in the Windows 8 view. The alarm, calculator and sound recorder apps can take advantage of new “snapped apps” views. The screenshots also show Internet Explorer 11.
Apple Released Mac OS X 10.8.3 Upgrade
Apple has released OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.3 which the ability to redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac’s built-in camera and Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8. Also comes with upgrade of Safari to version 6.0.3.
The full upgrade info listed here:
- The ability to redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac’s built-in camera
- Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8
- Boot Camp support for Macs with a 3TB hard drive
- A fix for an issue that could cause a file URL to quit apps unexpectedly
- A fix for an issue that may cause Logic Pro to become unresponsive when using certain plug-ins
- A fix for an issue that may cause audio to stutter on 2011 iMacs
- Includes Safari 6.0.3
Features for Safari 6.0.3:
- Improves scrolling on facebook.com
- Improves scrolling while zoomed in on a webpage
- Improves performance on webpages with plug-in content
- A fix for an issue that could cause the inaccurate appearance of an alert that bookmarks can’t be changed
- A fix for an issue that could cause duplicate bookmarks to appear on an iOS device after editing bookmarks with Safari in OS X
- A fix for an issue that permitted users to access unfiltered search results when searching from google.com when Parental Controls are enabled
- A fix for an issue that could prevent Safari from restoring the last position on a webpage a user navigated back to
Apple iTunes 11 Logo Changed For The Sixth Times
Apple has changed the iTunes 11 logo from black to silver, matching up with the logo’s existing outer border and with the design of the Mac App Store’s logo. This is the sixth time Apple has changed the iTunes logo.
Apple has released iTunes 11. The new software will feature a simpler and cleaner interface, iCloud integration for your music, movie and TV purchases, new sexy mini player, iTunes Store look more like the iOS 6 interface and more. Failed social network Ping will be removed from iTunes.
Apple iTunes Store is now expanded into 56 new countries on Tuesday, including Russia, India, South Africa and Turkey, nearly doubling its geographical reach. The expansion brings the iTunes Store to 119 countries. The Apple App Store is available in 155 countries.
Apple Unleashed iTunes In 56 New Countries
Apple iTunes Store has expanded into 56 new countries on Tuesday, including Russia, India, South Africa and Turkey, nearly doubling its geographical reach. The expansion brings the iTunes Store to 119 countries. The Apple App Store is available in 155 countries.
Apple has released iTunes 11. The new new and redesigned iTunes with iCloud integration and new interface in October. The new software will feature a simpler and cleaner interface, iCloud integration for your music, movie and TV purchases, new sexy mini player, iTunes Store look more like the iOS 6 interface and more. Failed social network Ping will be removed from iTunes.
Apple Releasing iTunes 11 Tomorrow
Apple will release iTunes 11 tomorrows. The new new and redesigned iTunes with iCloud integration and new interface in October. The new software will feature a simpler and cleaner interface, iCloud integration for your music, movie and TV purchases, new sexy mini player, iTunes Store look more like the iOS 6 interface and more. Failed social network Ping will be removed from iTunes.
Microsoft Launched Windows 8
On October 26, Microsoft has released the lastest Windows 8 OS which is also used on Microsoft tablet Surface.
From the Windows 8 team:
With improvements in fundamentals, enhanced storage and connectivity, newly architected subsystems, the “fast and fluid” user experience, and the WinRT platform (to name a few), Windows 8 has literally thousands of new features. We did a record number of blogs posts (and videos) and did not even come close to covering the full breadth of Windows 8. There’s much left to learn about and discover in the product.Some of the most exciting innovations with Windows 8 are yet to come—the innovations from developers building apps on the new WinRT platform. Today, the Store is open for business and we’ll rapidly expand to over 200 markets around the world. The opportunity for developers around the world to deliver innovative (and profitable) apps is unique with Windows 8. We’re excited to see the work developers will be bringing to Windows 8. We’ll also have a chance to talk more about the Windows 8 platform at the next BUILD conference recently announced.
Gartner: 80% Of Businesses Will Use Microsoft Windows 8
Gartner is predicting that Microsoft Windows 8 will only pull in the common consumers not businesses. They said only 20% of businesses will run Windows 8 and believed 90% of large organizations will not deploy Windows 8 broadly.
Windows 8 will be out this Friday.
Check out the first Windows 8 commercial from Microsoft. The commercial is given the “Coming soon” title. The Windows 8 OS will be out on October 26.
Microsoft Unleashed Windows 8 Coming Soon Commercial
Check out the first Windows 8 commercial from Microsoft. The commercial is given the “Coming soon” title. The Windows 8 OS will be out on October 26.
Microsoft Updates Windows 8 Apps Before Final Release
The Microsoft Windows 8 team has written on their blog that they are getting ready the launch of the new OS by updating the apps before final release.
From Microsoft blog:
Apps within the new operating system will be updated much like the mobile apps on your phone. The Store tile will notify you when updates are available, and you can open it and click the updates link in the top right corner to see the list and install the ones you want.
The Sky Drive’s Windows 8 app has been updated with new features such as search within SkyDrive functionality, ability to rename and move folders and files, new first-run experience, and custom sort order.
Windows apps will be ready for the 26 October public release of Windows 8 OS.
