Windows 8 Unveiled: Newest and Most Notable Features in Pictures

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Windows 8 Unveiled: Newest and Most Notable Features in Pictures

A test version of Windows 8 was introduced to developers by Microsoft at the BUILD conference on Tuesday, 13 September 2011.

The new operating system is much different from the Windows 7, particularly featuring touchscreen-optimized interface called “Metro.”

Besides, the system runs on low-power ARM-based chips that power smartphones and tablets as well as has a home page filled with colorful application tiles.

President of the Windows and Windows Live Division at Microsoft, Steven Sinofsky, said in his keynote: “From the chipset to the user experience, Windows 8 brings a new range of capabilities without compromise.”

Now, let take a look at some of the newest and most notable features of Windows 8 that you are expecting.

Microsoft Windows President Steven Sinofsky introduces the new tablet running a test version of Windows 8

Microsoft Windows President Steven Sinofsky introduces the new tablet running a test version of Windows 8

Microsoft details new tools to help developers write applications for more than 1 billion people using Windows every day around the world

Microsoft details new tools to help developers write applications for more than 1 billion people using Windows every day around the world

The Windows 8’s new lock screen appears after users put their computer to sleep, restart or lock. It includes app notifications such as Wi-Fi availability, new email alerts, and user-chosen information (The photo captures the road leading to Mt. Cook National Park in New Zealand)

The new “Metro style” interface runs full-screen and allows users to multitask in two at a time

The new “Metro style” interface runs full-screen and allows users to multitask in two at a time

Users have the option to categorize their apps into genre or function

Users have the option to categorize their apps into genre or function

The Windows 8's on-screen keyboard looks clear and convenient

The Windows 8's on-screen keyboard looks clear and convenient

The interface of new control panel

The interface of new control panel

The social network can be seen in a pane interface, the news feed pane on the left and the full view on the right

Typing a web address into Internet Explorer using the on-screen explorer

Typing a web address into Internet Explorer using the on-screen explorer

Files are arranged in an eye-catching way

Files are arranged in an eye-catching way

Apps can communicate with each other in Windows 8. For instance, users easily select and email photos from different places, such as Facebook, Flickr or on your hard drive

Apps can communicate with each other in Windows 8. For instance, users easily select and email photos from different places, such as Facebook, Flickr or on your hard drive

Test version of Windows 8 was introduced to developers at BUILD conference

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