Neowin News Feed for: Blue

Start Button returning in Windows 8.1 with updated Charms Bar, insiders claim

Ben Buffone — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:51:17 +0100

Rumours surrounding the release of Windows 8.1 are flying thick and fast - the most recent of which suggests the Start Button will be returning alongside an updated Charms Bar. Read more...

Windows 8.1 build 9391 Developer Preview reportedly being distributed to OEMs

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:09:42 +0100

Windows 8.1 build 9391 has reportedly shipped to OEMs ahead of a public preview at Build 2013 conference. Little is known about build 9391, except that it may be the version that is unveiled in June. Read more...

Windows 8.1 build 9385 has leaked

Brad Sams — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:19:55 +0100

Windows 8.1 build 9385 has leaked which is the fourth copy of the upcoming release to make its way to the web well ahead of Microsoft's expected release in June as a preview build. Read more...

App alarm feature discovered in latest Windows 8.1 build

Brad Sams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:16:04 +0100

A new feature for Windows 8.1 was discovered in the latest build of Windows 8.1 but as of right now, the feature does not work with any apps that came with the build at this time. Read more...

Evidence mounts for Windows 8.1 boot to desktop option

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:59:45 +0100

Another report has surfaced that reinforces previous speculation and code changes in the latest builds of Windows 8.1, which show that there might be a boot to desktop option in the update Read more...

Microsoft is not giving up on Windows RT, despite what the rumors may be saying

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:24:30 +0000

With tepid sales figures, Microsoft was rumoured to be considering merging Windows RT with full Windows 8. That is not the case, however, with Microsoft saying RT is part of a longer game. Read more...

It's not all Blue for Microsoft as ‘Gemini' is the new Office cadence

Brad Sams — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:53:12 +0000

Even though the Office team is not under the ‘Blue' banner for updates, new information is stating that they have their own rapid release codename and it is ‘Gemini'. Read more...

Microsoft has publically acknowledged 'Blue', announces its next BUILD conference

Brad Sams — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:04:58 +0000

Microsoft has announced the its next iteration of the BUILD conference will be held in late June in San Francisco and registration opens at 09:00am PDT, April 2, 2013. Read more...

This is the file manager app for the modern UI in Windows Blue

Brad Sams — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:24:09 +0000

After the leak of Build 9364, it was quickly noted that Microsoft was working on a file manager app for the modern UI and now we have the first images of that app running. Read more...

Windows Blue (build 9364) offers new Audio and Productivity apps

Ben Buffone — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:09:04 +0000

After Windows Blue (build 9364) being leaked earlier today, we look at some of the new productivity applications Microsoft have decided to include in the upcoming Windows 8 update. Read more...

Windows Blue build 9364 shows smaller & larger Tiles, better multi-tasking and more

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:09:31 +0000

The leaked build of Windows Blue has revealed a number of new features, including larger and smaller Live Tiles, improved personalization, more Charm options, better mult-tasking and more Read more...

Windows Blue build 9364 leaked to the internet

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:43:48 +0000

Windows Blue build 9364 has been leaked to the internet in a 32-bit ISO, and it appears to be sourced from a Microsoft partner build. A screenshot of the build has also accompanied the release Read more...

Leaked prototype Bing application shows the way forward for Windows Phone

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:32:20 +0000

A new video show a prototype Bing application has highlighted a few new features and enhancement that Microsoft has been working on to improve the Windows Phone platform. Read more...

Fresh Paint update for Windows Blue spotted in Microsoft Research video

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:37:34 +0000

A new video that highlights Fresh Paint that will arrive with Windows Blue has been spotted and shows off a few new features of the upcoming update to the popular app. Read more...

Windows Blue to bring a faster kernel and better search

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:17:04 +0000

More information regarding Windows Blue has surfaced, elaborating on the kernel changes made to the OS, as well as detailing search improvements and a release schedule for the update Read more...

New Windows Blue screenshots show IE11, public Milestone Preview a possibility

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:51:15 +0000

New screenshots have appeared from Windows "Blue" build 9319 that show off IE11 (and not much else) while info has also arisen suggesting there will be a publically available Milestone Preview version Read more...

Windows Blue may reach beyond Windows, could be a noteworthy upgrade for Microsoft

Brad Sams — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:17:37 +0000

We have been hearing about Windows Blue for the past few months and what we initially thought would be an update to Windows 8 and possibly landing this summer but it may be much more than that. Read more...

Rumor: Microsoft has split Windows group into two teams?

John Callaham — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:59:11 +0100

A new rumor claims that Microsoft has now split the Windows development group into two teams; one working on the "Blue" update to Windows 8 and the other working on the next version of Windows. Read more...

Windows Blue, coming next year?

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:37:17 +0100

According to a new report, an "update" for Windows will be released next year. It's unclear if this update is a new operating system or merely a service pack. Read more...

Das Keyboard unveils new model with media keys

Paul Ferson — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:18:03 +0100

Mechanical keyboards represent a significant step-up from the normal membrane based keyboards. Now, the Das Keyboard family has a new model featuring media keys, to the delight of music lovers. Read more...