In addition to giving a sneak peek of Surface Neo at its event in New York today, Microsoft also unveiled the Windows 10X Os specifically for dual screen & flexible devices.
Windows 10X is designed for new dual-screen PCs & is not as an OS upgrade if you already own a PC, said Microsoft.
With a dual-screen PC & Windows 10X, people can get things done on-the-go faster than ever:
- They can take notes on one screen while reviewing the full project proposal on the other while in transit
- Sit down at a table to write a thoughtful email on a hardware keyboard while waiting for lunch & then watch a video
- Browse the Web or read a book
For business users, too, these devices & OS can be used for looking at multiple charts & data at the same time to study complex problems or viewing a presentation on one screen while on a call & seeing the meeting participants in full video on the other, or having a reference article open while commenting on a document.
So What’s Under The Hood of Windows 10X
Microsoft has assured that Windows 10 users will be able to use Windows 10X with practically no learning curve. The navigation & functionality will feel familiar.
But Windows 10X also includes some advancements in the core technology of Windows that optimize it for flexible postures & more mobile use. Plus the OS does not drain out battery life because of running on 2 devices.
Both OS share a common set of tech used to build desktop PCs, Xbox consoles & HoloLens; Windows 10X joins the family, built on the latest investments in these shared technologies including newly implemented support for running Win32 applications in a container. This, together with further componentization & additional investments, gives Windows 10X the power to deliver more flexible experiences with a wide range of input types & hardware postures all while managing Windows applications & how they use the battery, said the IT major.
Availability, timing & ecosystem support
Windows 10X will be available on dual-screen & foldable devices starting in the fall of 2020. These will include both Microsoft Surface & devices from several Windows ecosystem partners, including ASUS, Dell, HP & Lenovo. The first wave of devices will vary in size, design & specs, & be powered by Intel, said Microsoft.
Via: Microsoft
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