Microsoft has been lagging behind Apple and Google when it comes to delivering a full featured operating system for their smartphones and phablets. While other major competitors have concentrated on developing specific features tailored to smaller devices, Microsoft has been content to offer only truncated versions of their primary operating systems on their phones and tablets. But as the phablet phenomenon continues unabated, Microsoft has finally decided to up their game. With Windows 10, Microsoft will offer consumers a full featured operating system specifically designed for smartphones, phablets and tablets.
Windows 10 to Replace Windows Phone
Microsoft is quietly putting its old Windows Phone OS to bed. Come July and August, consumers will now have access to Windows 10 for more than just their laptops and PCs. Microsoft intends to launch Windows 10 for smartphones and tablets as well, and the operating system will be specifically optimized to run on devices with screens that are 8 inches or smaller. Microsoft has made it clear that Windows 10 will be a full featured, cross platform, operating system designed to run on all manner of devices. This is major step for Microsoft, and one they hope will improve their current market share. With that in mind, let’s look at some of what Windows 10 has to offer smartphone users.Read More »Say Hello to Windows 10, Microsoft’s New OS for Smartphones
