Microsoft: Windows 8 touch interface is as simple as iPad (figure)

Windows 8 Metro Interface

Windows 8 Metro Interface

Sina technology news Beijing Time on September 1 Morning News, Microsoft Windows business department director Steven Sinofsky (Steven Sinofsky) today published a blogArticleWindows 8 not only has a regular interface suitable for mouse and keyboard, but also has a simple interface similar to iPad that is suitable for touch operations.

"As we have shown, you will have a great touch experience while working with the mouse, touchpad, and keyboard," sinovski said. If you want to immerse yourself in the Metro interface forever, you will never see the desktop-we won't even load it unless you choose it! Windows will be completely refreshed.

However, if you focus on the desktop experience-precision control, powerful window and file management, and compatibility with thousands of ready-madeProgramAs with devices and commercial software, you can also use these features with your fingers. You do not need to use another device to edit photos and videos professionally, create files required for work and learning, and manage large-scale media and databases, complete a lot of work that can be done by today's PCs.

Windows 8 not only provides strong and flexible PC, but also allows you to immerse yourself in the Metro interface. You don't have to compromise! You can bring a device that can complete all tasks and meet all your needs. You can connect this device to the peripheral device you want to use, choose a tablet that provides immersive user experience, or choose a more flexible laptop ."

Microsoft plans to release the Windows 8 operating system next year. This is Microsoft's first operating system for tablets. In addition to the regular interface, Windows 8 will use a large number of Metro interfaces similar to Windows Phone 7, that is, display menus and other functions with simple and clear icons. This design is more suitable for finger operations and tablets.

Currently, Apple IOS still occupies the dominant position in the tablet market, and the market share of Google Android 3.0 and Its upgraded version is also increasing. In contrast, because Windows 7 and other Microsoft operating systems are not suitable for tablet computers, Microsoft appears obscure in this fast-growing and lucrative market. As the launch date of Windows 8 is approaching, the tablet market is about to usher in a new force. (Yanfei)

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