Microsoft has sent out invites for a special event on September 30 and according to the rumour mill, we could see a technical preview of its next Windows iteration – Windows 9.
“Join us to hear about what’s next for Windows and the enterprise” reads the San Francisco event invitations which suggest the event will focus on enterprise and power users of Windows.
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Microsoft’s operating system chief Terry Myerson, and Windows Phone chief Joe Belfiore are likely to take charge of the event to talk about the next generation of Windows.
Leaked screenshots and videos of Windows 9 codenamed ‘Threshold’ indicate the new OS will support a slew of new features including a new Start menu, a virtual desktops feature to enhance user’s productivity, and a brand new Notification Center to help users keep track of everything.
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It is believed that Windows 9 would come with a more user-friendly desktop user interface with flattened icons, alongside some taskbar changes for future Cortana integration and virtual desktops.
It is however still unclear as whether the software giant will release preview of its updated Windows RT version at the event or not.
