Windows 10

Checking In On Windows 10

A few things happened that are worth our time, and, as it’s the weekend, we have the minutes.

First up, Microsoft detailed how it will continue to encourage — force? — users up from Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 10. Here’s the important passage [Emphasis: TechCrunch]:

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Windows 10 to gain new features

According to rumours site WinBeta, the operating system will receive a "major update" in November, ushering in a range of new features.

The revamp will reportedly include extensions for the Edge browser, performance enhancements, and a new universal Messaging app for desktop users.

Edge is expected to gain support for the WebM open source HTML5 standard through the update, as Microsoft has been working on this for a while.

Microsoft Surface Phone tipped for October release

Dodging next month's IFA gathering in order to go out on its own, Microsoft will reportedly debut the eagerly-awaited Surface Phone alongside the final Windows 10 for mobile release.

It's not the only Microsoft-made device being tipped for an October unveiling, either. According to Chinese Windows blog, WPDang, the flagship phone will debut alongside the heavily rumoured Surface Pro 4 tablet and a second-gen Microsoft Band wearable.

Xbox One gets another firmware update

The new update largely gets things ready for this year's new Windows 10 dashboard and speedier user-interface.

According to Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb, the update also fixes some known party chat issues.

Microsoft's new WIndows 10-inspired dashboard will launch alongside Xbox 360 backwards compatibility in November.

The dashboard will place an emphasis on speed and community, and also features Cortana integration.

Microsoft is also planning to introduce an early access scheme to Xbox One, similar to the one found on Steam.