Windows 9 will have a new Start menu and more versions

Since Windows 8 was first unveiled in October 2012, it has suffered criticism from critics and users, and the addition of the Metro interface and mobile app has split the "mobile, desktop two-in-one" avantgarde operating system, making it impossible to gain recognition from all users. Even if Microsoft subsequently introduced a small change of Windows 8.1, the appropriate repair of Windows 8 of the most criticized defects, but it is still a symptom not the root causes.

So there's a growing expectation of Microsoft's next-generation operating system, Windows 9, and rumors on the internet, so let's take a look at what new features Windows 9 might have.

Windows 9 instead of 8.2

Although it is rumored that Microsoft plans to launch Windows 8.2, Microsoft is likely to launch a more improved Windows 9 instead of a small change, according to Thurrott, a technology media report.

Classic Start Menu Regression

Microsoft has brought back the Start button in Windows 8.1, but the function is not the same as the previous Start menu. Therefore, in the next system version, Microsoft may bring back the real Start menu, and provide optional options, if the user is accustomed to the Metro interface, you do not have to choose. Of course, there are also a number of Third-party plug-ins, you can implement the Start menu function in Windows 8/8.1.

Improved Metro interface and new touch-control characteristics

It is expected that Microsoft will provide a better touch-handling experience in Windows 9. First, the Metro interface will have a better use effect, such as a tiled UI. In addition, according to the patent, Windows 9 may provide low-level support similar to the Kinect 3D camera gesture operation, capable of using two inexpensive cameras for gesture operations, rather than expensive 3D cameras, which are expected to spread hand gestures across low-end PCs.

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Metro applications can be used on traditional desktops

In Windows 8/8.1, mobile apps in the Metro interface are not available on the traditional desktop, which in part creates a splitting of the user experience. In Windows 9, Microsoft may join the new application experience mechanism, so that Metro applications can be applied to the traditional desktop, to achieve a more unified use experience.

Better power Management

The intel® Haswell chip provides a longer battery life for Windows 8/8.1 devices, especially for hybrid designs that already have the ability to compete with mobile platform devices such as iOS and Android. In Windows 9, Microsoft is expected to provide better system power management capabilities, coupled with Intel's latest chips, will achieve a more long-lasting use.

More versions

According to sources, Windows 9 will have more system versions, including a "modern" version for consumers, a traditional PC version and an Enterprise edition. Among them, the "modern" version is similar to the current Professional edition, support arm and X86 architecture, will be based on the product requirements of the Metro interface or metro+ traditional desktop, like the current Windows 8.1. The traditional PC version is similar to Windows 7, only has a traditional desktop, the Enterprise Edition only carries the traditional desktop, and adds Group Policy and device management functions.

Release date

Microsoft is expected to provide updates to Windows 8.1 in the spring of 2014, but until the spring of 2015, we will not see the full version of Windows release. According to the latest report, Windows 9 is likely to be launched in April 2015, but it is not confirmed by Microsoft at this year's Microsoft annual developer conference, perhaps more accurate information will be announced.