Microsoft Plans to Launch "Windows 9" in April 2015

Microsoft intends to unveil its own plan of next version of Windows operating system through Developers Conference "Build 2014", which will carry the code name "Threshold", according to the blogger technical “Paul Thurrott “.

According to Thurrott, the owner of "SuperSite for Windows" website, it is likely that the American company will launch the name "Windows 9 " on the next generation of the operating system , the leaks indicate that Microsoft which seeks to bring a number of radical changes to the "Windows 8", such as restore "Start" button , in addition to that it will be proximity platform include "Windows Phone" and "Windows RT", and in order to strengthen the bonding between the three operating systems.

It is noteworthy that the "Windows 8", which passed on its release more than a year, is suffering from a lack of adoption by users, in favor of "Windows 7" operating system, although the company launched several enhancements in the free version, which bears the number 8.1.

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Although Microsoft each year during the Developers Conference (BUILD conference) - to be held this year in April- launched a test version of the next version of Windows operating system, the case will be different during (Build Conference 2014), according to Thurrott, the company will launch a radical modernization of the "Windows8.1" operating system along with the launch of "Windows Phone 8.1" for smartphones.

According to Thurrott's sources, “Windows 9" will be launched in April of next year 2015, with drastic changes in addition to the development of the user interface, and separate  the Windows to two versions, one for ordinary consumers and the other to businesses.

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Google Officially Announced the Latest Version of Android OS "KitKat 4.4"

Google has officially announced the latest version of Android operating system which carries the name KitKat 4.4,  the announcement happened after the disclosure of its new official smartphone "Nexus 5".

  

The most important feature in this update is the "Immersive Mode", which is new mode in the Android operating system particularly useful in reading books, playing games and watching video, where this mode automatically hides everything on the screen, such as bar alerts and navigation bar to allow the largest possible area of screen.

  

Google also aim of this update is to make the Android platform more accessible to all categories of users, Google said on its blog that some low specifications of Android phones cannot take advantage of modern versions of the operating system due to the limited memory, but with Android 4.4 Google has reduced the space needed of RAM, where it canceled some of the services that are running in the background, and reduce memory consumption for some of the features that are used on a permanent basis.

  

Google did not reduce memory consumption on the operating system level, but also extended to include all services and applications such as Google Chrome and YouTube, Now, because of these improvements Android can now work comfortably on devices that have 512 MB ​​of RAM.

  

In this new update, Google added improvements on NFC technology, new platform for printing allows developers to add a new option within their applications allows printing from the phone to wireless printers or via cloud printing services such as Google Cloud Print.

  

The new update provided improved possibilities for developers to develop SMS applications better and more integrated with Android, and it added support for new set of sensors with low power consumption, such as finder steps and counter steps.

  

In the new update, Android supports infrared control for devices that provide the necessary technical and port, to use the phone as a remote control for TVs and other home appliances.

   

Google said that the new update will be available firstly to Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, in addition to Google Play version of HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4.

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Microsoft Officially Launched Windows 8.1

Microsoft has officially announced that the final version of “Windows 8.1" operating system is available to download from the company's website, where "Windows 8" users can now update  their devices to "Windows 8.1" for free, as stated on Microsoft's official website.

  

The users who do not have "Windows 8”, they should pay fees amounting to $119.99 for "Windows 8.1", or $199.99 for “Windows 8.1 Pro".

  

Microsoft developed "Windows 8.1" so that they are fully compatible with touch screen devices, as well as better support for multiple monitors, and providing many applications and programs such as "Skype", and "Internet Explorer 11" web browser.

  

The new update includes a set of internal changes to the operating system, as well as amendments to the interfaces and updates on some of the most Microsoft applications.

Microsoft said that it took into account all the comments and suggestions received from users during development of Windows 8.1, and tried to solve the problems faced by the users.

One of the most prominent changes to Windows 8.1 is the restoration of "Start Menu" button to the lower left corner of the interface, the cancellation of this button in the Windows 8 is the most prominent problems complained by Windows 8 users. Although Microsoft did not restore the "Start" menu in the same old design found in Windows 7, but the new menu in Windows 8.1 includes most of the usual options.

Windows 8.1 also included and option allows the operating system to boot directly to the desktop interface without passing compulsory to "Metro" interface as it is in Windows 8.

The search in Windows 8.1 has some improvements, when you search for any subject, the Windows shows the results of the search engine "Bing" in addition to the results from applications and files in the cloud storage service "Sky Drive", and the user can ask the Windows read the results of search audibly.

One of the improved feature in Windows 8.1, is the possibility of a row and run multiple applications side by side on the screen by "Snap" property, which supports run up to four applications on one screen, and allows running eight applications on two screens with the assumption that the screens have sufficient resolution.

Microsoft also has made significant improvements to the Windows Store in terms of the view, the main page of the store dedicated to promote the most prominent and the latest applications across large images and titles, also the camera application has significant improvement, where Microsoft added wide range of image editing options such as improving the color, adjust lighting and contrast, fix the red-eye effect, and adding a set of filters to improve photos.

  

Microsoft said that it will provide DVD disks of  "Windows 8.1"  for sale in stores starting on Friday October 18, while can be downloaded from the its website by visiting the link.

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Microsoft Unveils the Prices of Windows 8.1 Versions

Microsoft has unveiled the prices of the versions of the operating system Windows 8.1, and it has unveiled the officially date of sale system to users of desktops and laptops.

   

Microsoft explained that users of computers with an original copy of the operating system Windows 8 will be able to free download the Windows 8.1 through Windows store on the Internet.

Windows 8.1 will be available for download on October 18, Microsoft advised Windows 8 users to update to the new version that addresses the gaps and problems of the old version, also brings a range of new features.

   

Microsoft added that users of older versions of Windows, such as Windows 7 and preceded versions, they can also update to Windows 8.1 but not free.

Microsoft announced that Windows 8.1 will be available for purchase and download directly from Windows website or via a DVD of official stores, and it will cost $119.99, as Windows 8.1 Pro will cost about $199.99, Microsoft explained that those prices are for the U.S. market may differ in some markets.

  

Users of computers that are running Windows 8.1, which are computers that have been recently launched in the market, they can update to the most professional system Windows 8.1 Pro for $99.99.

Microsoft said that Windows 8.1 is not designed to be installed on computers that are running Windows XP and Windows Vista, so the users of those systems should buy a DVD of the new system and then remove the old version and install the new version.

It is noteworthy that the new version Windows 8.1 includes many improvements, such as:

• Start button, which missed in Windows 8.
• The possibility of moving easily between the new interface (Metro) and the desktop interface.
• Developing the search across "Bing", you can search within files, applications, the Internet and within the Sky Drive.
• Include "Internet Explorer 11".

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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Officially Announced

Google has officially unveiled Android 4.3 Jelly Bean coinciding with the announcement of the new generation of its tablet "Nexus 7", which is the first devices receipt the new version of Android 4.3 operating system.

  

Android 4.3 comes in a series of "Android Jelly Bean" versions where does not include radical changes in the operating system, but improvements in some of the properties of the operating system with bringing  number of new features.

  

The Restricted Profiles is the most prominent feature in the new version of Android, it allows the number of users where they can set up an account for the owner of the smartphone and another account to other users, with each account given a set of specific permissions. 

  

Bluetooth Smart technology is also supported in Android 4.3, which means less consumption for phone or tablet battery while pairing with a number of devices or accessories.

  

Android 4.3 will support new generation of OpenGL ES 3.0 library for graphics that allow games developers to provide more realistic graphics and high quality.

  

The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is available to the Nexus 4, Nexus 10, Galaxy Nexus (GSM), and the old Nexus 7, the new Nexus 7 comes with Android 4.3.

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Microsoft Officially Announced Windows 8.1 Preview

Microsoft has officially announced the beta version of the operating system "Windows 8.1", during the Build conference for developers in San Francisco, the new update holds number of new features and improvements to the Windows 8, to be the launch of the final version of the update later this year.

The new update includes a set of internal changes to the operating system, as well as amendments to the interfaces and updates on some of the most Microsoft applications.

Microsoft said that it took into account all the comments and suggestions received from users during development of Windows 8.1, and tried to solve the problems faced by the users.

One of the most prominent changes to Windows 8.1 is the restoration of "Start Menu" button to the lower left corner of the interface, the cancellation of this button in the Windows 8 is the most prominent problems complained by Windows 8 users. Although Microsoft did not restore the "Start" menu in the same old design found in Windows 7, but the new menu in Windows 8.1 includes most of the usual options.

Windows 8.1 also included and option allows the the operating system to boot directly to the desktop interface without passing compulsory to "Metro" interface as it is in Windows 8.

The search in Windows 8.1 has some improvements, when you search for any subject, the Windows shows the results of the search engine "Bing" in addition to the results from applications and files in the cloud storage service "Sky Drive", and the user can ask the Windows read the results of search audibly.

One of the improved feature in Windows 8.1, is the possibility of a row and run multiple applications side by side on the screen by "Snap" property, which supports run up to four applications on one screen, and allows running eight applications on two screens with the assumption that the screens have sufficient resolution.

Microsoft also has made significant improvements to the Windows Store in terms of the view, the main page of the store dedicated to promote the most prominent and the latest applications across large images and titles, also the camera application has significant improvement, where Microsoft added wide range of image editing options such as improving the color, adjust lighting and contrast, fix the red-eye effect, and adding a set of filters to improve photos.

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Microsoft Will Offer up to $100,000 for Who Find Bugs in Windows 8.1

Microsoft has announced that it is ready to offer rewards up to $100000 to both be able to find bugs in the latest version of Windows operatingsystem "Windows 8.1".

  

Microsoft said in its official blog that it exposure for the first time cash rewards for each who will find bugs allowing spoofing the new operating system.

  

The program includes three categories of rewards for those who discover bugs in Windows 8.1 operating system, the first program is Mitigation Bypass Bounty, it will offer up to $100000 for very innovative techniques such as finding security flaws.

  

The second program is BlueHat Bonus for Defense, it will offer up to $50000 for who can devise innovative ideas for the defense of the operating system, while the third program is Internet Explorer 11 Preview Bug Bounty, the value of  it $11000 for finding weaknesses in Internet Explorer 11 which is built-in Windows 8.1.

  

It is expected to launch the rewards program in the 26 of June, which marks the release day of "Windows 8.1 Preview" operating system. 

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Apple Officially Announced the New Version of its Operating System "iOS7"

Apple has announced a new version of iOS operating system, which is carries the name "iOS 7".

  

Apple said that the new iOS 7 will has new design, which focused entirely on the colors and transparency away from the effects of the three-dimensional in previous versions.  Apple improves the folders  system where it was possible to add an unlimited number of applications within the same folder.

  

Apple added "Control Center" feature, which allows us to control the screen brightness and the sound degree, in addition to turn off or turn on the various means of communication on the device, with the ability to play songs or open some favorite applications. Apple also improved sharing photos between users where it adds support to feature "Air Play".

  

Apple adds many features for photo album, where it has been possible rating photos by time and geographical location, and you can review it in a beautiful way with the possibility of adding effects and share photos via "iCloud".

  

Apple unveiled "iRadio" service which allows listening to songs from the Internet or from Twitter music service, in addition to some improvements to view albums and songs in music application.

  

The new version of "iOS7" will be available on the iPhone 4 and newer, iPad 2 and newer, iPad Mini, the trial version of the operating system will be available to developers on Monday, and the final version of the operating system will be available at the autumn.

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