Inspired by the flattened and tiled based look and feel of Windows Phone 7, the next version of Microsoft’s client operating system, Windows 8, will feature some elements based on the Metro UI pattern.
Windows 8 Build 7850 leaked just earlier this week and the Windows enthusiasts are already digging deep inside to find out about the new features it has to offer.
Yes you read that right! Windows 8 Build 7850 (final M1) has managed to slip through and has landed into the wild. The Build number of the leaked 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508_x86fre_client-enterprise_en-us.iso is 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508 which means that it was compiled on 22nd September 2010.
It seems everyone wants their own app store these days, and if these leaked screenshots are to be believed, Microsoft is no different.
Ever wanted to try out an Android app but don't have an actual Android device handy? An iOS user and often wondered how the other half lives? If the answer is yes, then BlueStacks is for you.
Kinect sure has been to places it wasn't designed for. Such is the power of hacking the devices and using them to your benefit. We have previously seen Kinect hacked to work with PlayStation 3. Not just that, some clever folks took just 24 hours to turn GMail's April fools joke into a working reality using Kinect, and much more.
Early copies of Windows 8 are now beginning to reach the hands of Microsoft's OEM partners, according to WinRumors.
Now that the copies of Windows 8 Milestone 3 are available to testers, we have seen several Windows leaks even though Microsoft warns the testers politely through this wallpaper. I mean, if I were a tester, I'd definitely respect the creativity in that wallpaper. Courtesy of one of the liberal testers (in terms of leaking content), we have had yet another view of taskbar in Windows 8. Featured first at MDL (via Neowin), the image shows few more improvements in the upcoming Windows.
When Microsoft made Windows 7 SP1 available last month, users the world over set off downloading the update, but what if you want the files on a good old piece of plastic? Now you can order SP1 for free from Microsoft's Online Store.
Microsoft are finding out tonight that no matter how nicely you ask, you just can't guarantee people won't leak your new software. Today Win7China (via Windows8Beta) have managed to get hold of a few screenshots of Microsoft's next operating system, as well as have some info to share with everyone.
