Microsoft unveils new Windows 8.1 update
TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Software giant Microsoft has unveiled the updated version of its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system at the world's second largest computer show in Taipei.
Tami Reller, chief financial and marketing officer of the company's Windows Division, said that Windows 8.1 would be available on both PCs and tablets later this year.
Speaking at the Computex show on Wednesday, Reller said the Windows 8.1 update took into account input from consumers on the Windows 8 system, which has received only lukewarm reviews.
"Windows 8.1 furthers the bold vision of Windows 8 by responding to customer feedback and adding new features and functionality that advance the touch experience and mobile computing's potential," she said.
Antoine Leblond, corporate vice president of Windows Programme Management, demonstrated the upgraded system, which included enhancements in areas including platform personalization and search. The 8.1 system restores the start button function that was removed from Windows 8.
Once the most substantial presence in the computer industry, Microsoft has been working hard over the past two years to cope with the rise of tablet computing, and the resulting erosion in PC sales.
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Software giant Microsoft has unveiled the updated version of its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system at the world's second largest computer show in Taipei.
Tami Reller, chief financial and marketing officer of the company's Windows Division, said that Windows 8.1 would be available on both PCs and tablets later this year.
Speaking at the Computex show on Wednesday, Reller said the Windows 8.1 update took into account input from consumers on the Windows 8 system, which has received only lukewarm reviews.
"Windows 8.1 furthers the bold vision of Windows 8 by responding to customer feedback and adding new features and functionality that advance the touch experience and mobile computing's potential," she said.
Antoine Leblond, corporate vice president of Windows Programme Management, demonstrated the upgraded system, which included enhancements in areas including platform personalization and search. The 8.1 system restores the start button function that was removed from Windows 8.
Once the most substantial presence in the computer industry, Microsoft has been working hard over the past two years to cope with the rise of tablet computing, and the resulting erosion in PC sales.
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