Microsoft unveils major new tablet stamped Microsoft the publisher has done it again Wednesday with the news of its smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8. Detailed review of this new OS.
Decidedly, this June is revealed dense sized events among tenors of the computer. After the announcements of new products from Apple, Microsoft unveiled its Surface touch-sensitive tablet on Monday, two days before holding a press conference for developers and to present the new version of its smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8. The editor provides an update on the system platform without too much talk functions to the user.
The main information is that Windows CE, the kernel used to date for the mobile OS, is discarded. The new kernel will be exactly the same as Windows 8 will be found both on the tablet surface than on the PC. The file system and applications are identical, and drivers. Have chosen to unify the core is a real strategy for Microsoft. Thus, developers will not need to create applications for each type of system. The language used to create the programs will be the C language and C + + instead of the inevitable. Net. Direct X is also a native. The idea is to save time for developers to come easily offer their applications on the Marketplace. One way to rapidly increase in power. In addition, users can switch between a tablet PC or a smartphone, very flexible and easily share content between devices.
Decidedly, this June is revealed dense sized events among tenors of the computer. After the announcements of new products from Apple, Microsoft unveiled its Surface touch-sensitive tablet on Monday, two days before holding a press conference for developers and to present the new version of its smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8. The editor provides an update on the system platform without too much talk functions to the user.
The main information is that Windows CE, the kernel used to date for the mobile OS, is discarded. The new kernel will be exactly the same as Windows 8 will be found both on the tablet surface than on the PC. The file system and applications are identical, and drivers. Have chosen to unify the core is a real strategy for Microsoft. Thus, developers will not need to create applications for each type of system. The language used to create the programs will be the C language and C + + instead of the inevitable. Net. Direct X is also a native. The idea is to save time for developers to come easily offer their applications on the Marketplace. One way to rapidly increase in power. In addition, users can switch between a tablet PC or a smartphone, very flexible and easily share content between devices.
Finally, the microSD compatible and contactless payment
Material management side, while the specification was very tight for previous versions of Windows Phone, multicore processors are now supported. On the subject, rumors indicate that we should find mostly chips Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. Whereas previously it was strictly fixed at 512 MB, RAM onboard can be substantial. It is the same for memory storage once limited to 16 GB maximum. Now, it may be extended through, finally, a microSD card compatibility. Graphically, new definitions are available: 1280 x 768 pixels and 1280 x 720 pixels. Windows Phone also improves the management of multitasking. Instant messaging or voice over IP software will not be interrupted in case of appeal, as is the case now.
Like that offers Android (Google), wireless technology NFC will also be managed by Windows Phone 8. Practice to transfer documents to a person using a smartphone equipped and situated nearby. Knowing that one of the applications of NFC contactless payments, adds a module called Microsoft Wallet or "portfolio" in French. It is he who will store the virtual credit cards and possible coupons.
Security, there is also progress, since the content of mobile will be encrypted. Enough to meet the demands of professionals who shunned the smartphones running this system for this reason.
Windows Phone 8: a redesigned home screen
The publisher has also redesigned the interface of Windows Phone including the home page with its tile system. Now it will be possible to enlarge the size of the tiles, to give more importance to one than another tool. Tailor-made, ie.
This video shows the new home screen of Windows Phone 8. It features "tiles" which you can adjust the size depending on the applications you want to highlight.As for Windows 8, Windows Phone's browser Internet Explorer 8 will be 10. A version so mobile, that will manage the HTML 5. However, as a mapping software, Virtual Earth is abandoned in favor of Nokia Maps, the software house partner Microsoft.
Material management side, while the specification was very tight for previous versions of Windows Phone, multicore processors are now supported. On the subject, rumors indicate that we should find mostly chips Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. Whereas previously it was strictly fixed at 512 MB, RAM onboard can be substantial. It is the same for memory storage once limited to 16 GB maximum. Now, it may be extended through, finally, a microSD card compatibility. Graphically, new definitions are available: 1280 x 768 pixels and 1280 x 720 pixels. Windows Phone also improves the management of multitasking. Instant messaging or voice over IP software will not be interrupted in case of appeal, as is the case now.
Like that offers Android (Google), wireless technology NFC will also be managed by Windows Phone 8. Practice to transfer documents to a person using a smartphone equipped and situated nearby. Knowing that one of the applications of NFC contactless payments, adds a module called Microsoft Wallet or "portfolio" in French. It is he who will store the virtual credit cards and possible coupons.
Security, there is also progress, since the content of mobile will be encrypted. Enough to meet the demands of professionals who shunned the smartphones running this system for this reason.
Windows Phone 8: a redesigned home screen
The publisher has also redesigned the interface of Windows Phone including the home page with its tile system. Now it will be possible to enlarge the size of the tiles, to give more importance to one than another tool. Tailor-made, ie.
This video shows the new home screen of Windows Phone 8. It features "tiles" which you can adjust the size depending on the applications you want to highlight.As for Windows 8, Windows Phone's browser Internet Explorer 8 will be 10. A version so mobile, that will manage the HTML 5. However, as a mapping software, Virtual Earth is abandoned in favor of Nokia Maps, the software house partner Microsoft.
It is on the field of speech recognition that Microsoft wanted to cross swords with Apple and its famous Siri. Unlike Siri which operates in closed circuit, the publisher will provide developers with the tools to create their own voice commands to enrich their applications.
Finally, regarding the updates of the system, no need to connect the phone to a PC and use Zune, as is the case with the current version of Windows Phone. The updates are now done with Wi-Fi
Microsoft has not yet given a release date of Windows Phone 8, but presumably it will be bundled with Windows 8 shooting in the fall. The publisher, however, comes the list of partners: Nokia, Samsung, HTC and Huawei.
After version 7.5 (Mango) who presented up to date Windows Phone with Windows Phone 8, the Redmond company is armed to regain ground against its two rivals Apple and Google. As he has done with the presentation of his house shelf space, Microsoft is well on land adventure novel, since Rick Sherlund, an influential analyst of the firm Nomura, Reuters has announced that Microsoft is currently developing its own smartphone with a phone manufacturer.
Finally, regarding the updates of the system, no need to connect the phone to a PC and use Zune, as is the case with the current version of Windows Phone. The updates are now done with Wi-Fi
Microsoft has not yet given a release date of Windows Phone 8, but presumably it will be bundled with Windows 8 shooting in the fall. The publisher, however, comes the list of partners: Nokia, Samsung, HTC and Huawei.
After version 7.5 (Mango) who presented up to date Windows Phone with Windows Phone 8, the Redmond company is armed to regain ground against its two rivals Apple and Google. As he has done with the presentation of his house shelf space, Microsoft is well on land adventure novel, since Rick Sherlund, an influential analyst of the firm Nomura, Reuters has announced that Microsoft is currently developing its own smartphone with a phone manufacturer.
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