First major update of operating system under new CEO Satya Nadella could be turning point for tech giant struggling to win back mobile customers. The Windows 10 upgrade will be revealed at an event in Redmond, Washington, and could mark the end of an era for the tech giant.
On Wednesday, Microsoft is holding a special Windows 10 event at its company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. While we got an early look at the Windows 10 user interface in late September, Wednesday’s event will be a chance for the company to detail how Windows 10 will run across PCs, phones, tablets, and even its Xbox One gaming console.
Analysts are predicting Microsoft could make the new system available for free – a major shift for Microsoft which used to make most of its money from selling its operating system.
On Wednesday, Microsoft is expected to give a consumer preview off its Windows 10, or in its own words: "a glimpse at what's to come from the world's most-used operating system."
The company has already shown a handful of features in September. Most of those new bells and whistles were aimed at people who use Windows at work.
Windows 10 Desktop:
Wednesday’s event is billed as a consumer-focused one, so we’re expecting to get a closer look at how Windows 10 will power laptops, desktops, and gaming PCs in 2015 and beyond.
Cortana:
Microsoft’s digital assistant, have surfaced in recent weeks as part of early Windows 10 builds, and it’s highly likely the company will officially acknowledge the addition. Cortana in Windows 10 will act as the primary search interface, as well as some smart integration in the browser and other applications.
Continuum:
We got an early glimpse at a concept of Continuum in September, and the feature should allow laptops to be used easily with a keyboard and trackpad, while converting them or using touch will trigger a finger-friendly mode that adapts naturally. This mode will be particularly interesting for devices like the Surface Pro 3 or Lenovo’s Yoga laptops that can be used in multiple ways, including pen-based input.
Xbox and PC Gaming:
Microsoft has long promised games that let you play on a phone, and then resume on a console or PC. Pitting Xbox One gamers against PC players in the same game could be an option, but Microsoft now has the infrastructure to enable true roaming games across phone, tablet, PC, and console. We're expecting to see some of that on Wednesday.
Biometric Security System
In a recent blog post on February 17th, Microsoft's Dustin Ingalls described the that Windows 10 will support the new version of the Fast Identification Online (Fido) security system. This allows services and devices to work with various forms of biometric authentication -- such as physical and behavioural traits -- to eliminate the need for passwords. Mr. Dustin further elaborated about the this area as "one of the most important priorities for the upcoming Windows 10 release".
A new Spartan Browser:
Microsoft is expected to unveil its upcoming Internet Explorer replacement on Wednesday. Codenamed Spartan, the new browser is designed to be a lightweight replacement that includes more modern features and abilities. Spartan will have close Cortana integration, including the ability for the browser address bar to surface information on flights, deliveries, and more. Spartan is also expected to include improved browser extension support, allowing Windows 10’s native browser to finally catch up with Firefox and Chrome. Microsoft has also been experimenting with allowing developers to easily port extensions from Chrome, and we might see some evidence of that work on Wednesday. Spartan is designed to work across Windows 10 on PCs, phones, and tablets, so expect to see a uniform design and features that work across all three.
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