Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview.

Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 8.1 Preview at BUILD 2013 conference in San-Fransisco today. This is the first major update to both Windows 8 and Windows RT.
Windows 8.1-a free update to Windows 8-is coming later this year.
Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview are prerelease versions of Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview include enhancements in personalization, search, apps, the Windows Store, and cloud connectivity, and have the security and reliability features.
Windows 8.1 Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 8.
The final version should be RTM in August so that it can be widely available for the 2013 holiday season, roughly a year after the debut of Windows 8.     
 
You can download Preview here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/preview?ocid=blprev_pr_wom



Additional information:

Everything you need to know about the Windows 8.1 Preview (FAQ)

Windows 8.1 Pricing Revealed

Windows 8.1 feature comparison chart,

 Windows at Build 2013: http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/06/26/windows-at-build-2013.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

50 Best New Features In Windows 8.1 [Must Read]

Want to know what’s new in Windows 8.1? Microsoft releases a 52 page guide http://betanews.com/2013/06/29/want-to-know-whats-new-in-windows-8-1-microsoft-releases-a-52-page-guide/?awesm=betane.ws_gnz&utm_content=twitter-publisher-main&utm_medium=betane.ws-twitter&utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=

The ultimate guide to what’s new in the Windows 8.1 update for Windows 8 and RT: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/hands-windows-81?utm_content=buffer6fbb8&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Screenshot tour of new Windows 8.1 features: http://winsource.com/2013/06/26/screenshot-tour-of-new-windows-8-1-features/?utm_content=buffer375c1&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Rapid Release Cycle Is The New Norm, Says Steve Ballmer:  http://www.windows81.com/2013/06/rapid-release-cycle-is-the-new-norm-says-steve-ballmer/#ixzz2XMwzPyI6

Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer 11 will support WebGL, SPDY, but no WebRTC: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/159779-windows-8-1-and-internet-explorer-11-will-support-webgl-spdy-but-no-webrtc

At Build, Microsoft moving to post-PC era on its own terms: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57591165-75/at-build-microsoft-moving-to-post-pc-era-on-its-own-terms/?ttag=twic

With Windows 8.1, Microsoft Steps Back Toward Operating System Relevance: http://readwrite.com/2013/06/26/windows-81-preview-smoothes-out-rough-edges#awesm=~o9UtrwS6gHdp3f

Microsoft Build 2013 keynote: http://live.cnet.com/Event/Microsoft_Build_2013?Page=0

Microsoft Delivers the Windows 8.1 Preview, Promises Metro Office: http://windowsitpro.com/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/microsoft-delivers-windows-81-preview-promises-metro-office

Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 Preview Introduces A Smarter Virtual Keyboard For Touchscreens: http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/26/microsofts-windows-8-1-preview-introduces-a-smarter-virtual-keyboard-for-touchscreens/

Microsoft Launches Windows 8.1 Preview With Start Button, Deep SkyDrive Integration, Smarter Search Tool & More: http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/26/microsoft-launches-windows-8-1-preview-with-start-button-deep-skydrive-integration-smarter-search-tool-more/

Microsoft Doubles Down With Bing for Windows 8.1: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421054,00.asp

Windows 8.1: Eight of the New Features Coming Later This Year: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/windows-81-released-software-developers-features-coming-microsofts/story?id=19495158#.UcucCyDD_IV

Windows 8.1: A complete list of changes and new features: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/159803-windows-8-1-a-complete-list-of-changes-and-new-features

Windows 9 release date, news and rumours http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-9-release-date-news-and-rumours-1029245?src=rss&attr=all

The Metro hater's guide to the Windows 8.1 Preview

Microsoft's Windows 8.1: When will users get the final bits?

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