For all Windows lovers, Microsoft has unleashed the Beta version of their upcoming operating system, Windows 8. Even at the first glance it gives the look of a completely revamped and tablet-friendly OS. Although it is an inspiration of Windows Phone 7 and Windows Media Center that came with Windows 7, it has bushels of […]
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The new OS has a host of new features that range from settings to applications to connectivity to the internet and other neighbouring devices to syncing and whatnot. We will go through them one by one but let’s talk about the Metro interface first. Microsoft has introduced a new Start Menu interface that has made […]
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The left and right edges belong to the interface or the operating system. Slowly swipe in from the right edge and the Windows charms will appear with buttons like Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Tap on any one of the instantly recognizable option and it will take you to the desired location for example, […]
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One of Windows 7’s better interface features was a split-screen view that you could initiate just by dragging one program’s Title Bar to the left or right side of the screen. This has been updated for Windows 8. When you drag an app from the left edge, if you drag it slowly and hold it […]
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The personal computing is now changing trend and all signs point to a future, not very far, when PCs and Macs will considered museum-articles. The tablet culture has planted its feet in the market and more and more customers are fixated at ultra-portable nature of these devices. Gone are the days when laptops were considered […]
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Since Microsoft released the Beta version of its new operating system, Windows 8, there have been talks in the circles of technology industry that tablets might replace laptops and desktops in the next 5 to 10 years. The hybrid nature of the new Windows has forced Apple and Android to compose themselves and their operating […]
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The company said that the files and applications will be seamlessly shared on both environments and there will be no hindrance in working on any app on any of the OS. However, don’t bet your money on Canonical’s claims for two reasons. Ubuntu for Android is directed at “manufacturers targeting the corporate phone. The customized […]
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Apple, Inc. has release the beta version of its next Mac OS X operating system. The Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion has been released to the developers for expert opinion and work on its developers’ API. The full and final release is expect in the summers or in the second half of calendar 2012. […]
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The most attractive among all these updates is Messages. This application was first introduced on iOS 5 in iPhone 4S and has also been updated to the iPads. Since its release, the application has been going places because of its free features like unlimited messages, hence the name. Now that the new OS X has […]
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New style of pop ups have also been included in this new version like notifications of updates pop up in separate windows that only goes away when the user clicks on them. Apple’s new concept of Centers has also embraced Game Center, that is a single platform to access any game that has been installed […]
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Reminders and Notes have been two of the most used apps on iOS devices and though Mac OS X housed these standalone applications, they have been revamped for better and efficient synchronization with other iOS devices via iCloud. They are also integrated with Notifications Center. Mountain Lion not only has updates inherited from iOS but […]
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Another update to the new OS is the adaptability to Chinese syntax and applications. Due to the reason that China is on the verge of becoming the biggest market for Apple products, the company has complemented the market segment with the addition of applications dedicated to the Chinese public. This is another non-iOS addition to […]
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