{"id":350626,"date":"2020-05-05T07:35:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T05:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=350626"},"modified":"2020-05-05T07:36:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T05:36:35","slug":"microsoft-unveils-new-plan-for-windows-10x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/software\/350626-microsoft-unveils-new-plan-for-windows-10x.html","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft unveils new plan for Windows 10X"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft has announced<\/strong><\/a> a change of strategy for the deployment of its upcoming Windows 10X operating system.<\/p>\n

The operating system was initially designed for devices with unconventional form factors, including foldable and dual-screen laptops.<\/p>\n

Microsoft has now stated that Windows 10X will first come to single-screen devices, although it may still launch for dual-screen devices in future.<\/p>\n

“The world is a very different place than it was last October when we shared our vision for a new category of dual-screen Windows devices,” said Microsoft Windows and Devices chief product officer Panos Panay.<\/p>\n

“As we continue to put customers\u2019 needs at the forefront, we need to focus on meeting customers where they are now.”<\/p>\n

“With Windows 10X, we designed for flexibility, and that flexibility has enabled us to pivot our focus toward single-screen Windows 10X devices that leverage the power of the cloud to help our customers work, learn and play in new ways,” Panay said.<\/p>\n

He added that Microsoft will continue to look for the right moment to launch dual-screen Windows 10 X devices.<\/p>\n

Windows 10X features<\/h3>\n

As it was designed for unconventional interfaces, Windows 10X supports more advanced touch controls<\/strong><\/a> than the standard version of Windows 10.<\/p>\n

For example, long-pressing on a file will bring up a basic context menu with options to delete, cut, copy, share, rename, and view properties. Additionally, users can move files around by dragging and dropping them.<\/p>\n

It will also include two versions of File Explorer – one for traditional Win32 applications and one for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n

It also supports dark mode, and will automatically switch to this theme if it is selected in the Windows 10X settings.<\/p>\n

Windows 10-X was initially expected to ship with compatible devices in May 2020, but following this change in strategy, the launch date for the new operating system is now unclear.<\/p>\n

Panos added that the Windows 10 May 2020 Update would begin shipping to every Windows 10 PC this month, and would bring changes including improved Bluetooth pairing and a better tablet interface.<\/p>\n

Now read: Acer Spin 3 \u2013 A powerful and affordable convertible laptop<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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