Microsoft announces the different versions of Windows 8

New publication from Microsoft's website informs us about the versions they will release the final version of Windows 8. Specifically, the four versions are: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows Enterprise, and Windows RT.


The Windows RT is the functional that is preinstalled on tablets with the ARM architecture, while others will be addressed in the platform of Intel. To Windows 8 RT will help systems to remain "light" by greatly increasing the range of devices. This version will include special versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote will be announced soon.


The simplest version is the Windows 8 and is reasonable in most systems that will make their appearance when released officially. The Windows 8 Pro incorporates a wider range of technologies for professionals, such as encryption, virtualization, management and PC connectivity domain. In Windows 8 Pro you can add a fee to the Media Center as a media pack. Some features that are exclusive to Windows 8 Pro is BitLocker, Boot from VHD, Client Hyper-V, Group Policies and Remote Desktops.


For the differences in features, please consult the following tablet:

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Google confirms the preparing of Chrome for Windows 8

Google says working on a version of Chrome that works on the environment Metro. These new come after the declaration of Mozilla Firefox that develops for Metro.
Google spokeswoman told Mashable that the new version of Chrome is based desktop browser (unlike the Android version).
"Our goal is to offer users a fast, simple and safe experience of Chrome on all platforms, including both desktop and Metro versions of Windows 8. To achieve this, we are in the process of developing Metro version of Chrome with the improved desktop Chrome for Windows 8, with the support touch capabilities. "
This means that when the first Windows 8 tablets start to move later in 2012, customers will be able to use the same browsers were and Windows 7, but designed for the environment Metro.
Metro is a friendly touch mode of Windows 8, which is ideal for tablets, but works equally well with mouse and keyboard. Users will be able to use the Metro or the traditional Windows desktop.
Of course, until recently there were doubts about whether Microsoft will allow other browsers beyond Internet Explorer environmental Metro. In a recent communication, the company revealed that other browsers will be welcome at the Metro, and will have some advantages over other Metro apps (like multitasking). Disadvantages, however, users can use only one default browser in the Metro.
We therefore expect the Google team and 1/1 Chrome browser demo of the new environment of Windows 8, soon.

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These are the limitations of Windows Phone Tango [Video]

It has been known for some time that will soon be officially released the Windows Phone Tango, the issue addressed in the low-end smartphones with the operating system of Microsoft, and already have been presented at the MWC 2012, the first two devices in use it (ZTE Orbit and Nokia Lumia 610).

However, until recently, Microsoft did not report anything about the limitations that exist because of the low-end devices, such as less memory RAM (256MB) and the slower processor. This changed in the page How-to's partners and now confirmed several limitations:




Some applications do not work if your phone has a memory RAM 256 MB.
You will not be able to manage podcast subscriptions from the phone or watching video podcast, if your phone has a memory RAM 256 MB.
You will not be able to automatically upload photos to SkyDrive, if your phone memory RAM is only 256 MB.
You will be able to use the Local Scout, if your phone has RAM memory only 256 MB.
Some HD video codecs will not be supported if the phone memory RAM is only 256 MB.
In addition to limitations in Windows Phone Tango brings with it several new features such as ability to attach videos and photos in text messages, or export contacts to a blank card SIM.


Worth to watch the following video site WindowsPhoneHacker, showing the major features of Windows Phone Tango in an emulator:

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Available version for download!

As expected, Microsoft today announced at MWC 2012 that starts the release of version Windows 8 Consumer Preview for the whole world!

Compared with the previous version, Windows 8 Developer Preview, has progressed to more than 100,000 changes and includes access to applications Metro.




Note that the file is in ISO format, available in versions 32-bit/64-bit for English, French, German, Chinese and Japanese, while the minimum requirements are:


1GHz processor
Memory RAM 1GB (2GB 64-bit)
Custody storage 16GB (20GB 64-bit)
Graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
You can download the file from here.

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Windows Phone Tango, the first screenshots were leaked!

Until now, Microsoft has officially "talked" about Windows Phone Tango, the mobile version of OS rumored to be used in entry-level opportunities and generally smaller smartphones, but the website WP7forum reveals some screenshots that confirm its intentions company and reveal new details.


According to WP7forum, the device was used only 256MB of RAM, that is half of the minimum requirement of Windows Phone, but Microsoft does not allow the installation of specific applications from the Windows Phone Marketplace. If the application requires more memory, then displays pop-up message informing that they be installed.

Furthermore, the requirements for the camera reduced to 3MP (instead of 5MP), while sending MMS distinguished with two images (up to now supports WP 1 picture / MMS), and improved voice recording application for adding voice messages to MMS.


We expect more details at MWC 2012, after Windows Phone Tango for the second quarter of 2012, according to the timetable that was leaked in late 2011.

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This is the new logo of Windows 8

The arrival of the operating system Windows 8 will bring major changes in approaching things from Microsoft, but it will signal the end of some traditions of the company, like the classic Start Button and logo with the flag waving that form four colored squares (red , blue, yellow, green).


Although the picture you see is not official, the site Cnbeta.com says this will be the final logo of Windows 8, and even shows a photo of a prototype Windows 8 ARM tablet, clearly showing the logo on the Home Button.

We hold several reservations about the accuracy of the information and wait for the launch of Windows 8 Consumer Preview on 29 February to be sure.


You will agree with such a logo?

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LG Fantasy / Miracle E740, was leaked the new Windows Phone smartphone of the company

Since last July we knew that LG is preparing another Windows Phone smartphone, codenamed Fantasy, but until recently there was neither information nor photograph of the device.

Eventually ,it's proved that the leaked LG Miracle PocketNow site last week, is the same device, and probably will be presented along with the rest of the company's smartphones (LG X3, LG CX2, Optimus Vu) in MWC 2012.




LG Miracle / Fantasy E740


Display 4 "WVGA NOVA
Processor single-core 1GHz
Camera 5MP (720p)
VGA front camera
8GB Storage
NFC chip
WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0
Operating system Windows Phone Mango

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