Windows 8 has just launched a few months ago at the end of October, but news about the next generation of Microsoft's operating system that has begun to circulate.
According to a forum member PCBeta cited by Phone Arena, the successor to Windows 8, known as the "Windows Blue" also has another alias, ie "Windows 9 Dev".
Blue Windows called Windows version will be priced will have a new user interface, including the platform and the price changes. Microsoft seems to want so that everyone can use Windows Blue with membanderol relatively cheap or even free to increase the number of users.
As Windows Phone 8, the operating system will have a display saying Live Tiles, application size can be changed as the user desires.
Microsoft also called will maintain desktop environments such as previous versions of Windows, but it will change the interface appearance to look more "flat" and aligned with the visual concept promoted by Metro-style user interface.
In it, Microsoft may be using the new Windows kernel, version 6.3, that will make things run more smoothly. Other improvements include support for tablet-sized 7 and 8 inches, which is still not in the Windows ecosystem.
Interestingly, due to the version of Windows is being used by many users as possible, Microsoft is also rumored to be delivering update "Windows Blue" for free around mid-2013 or later.
The successor to Windows 8 Will release mid 2013?
2012, Windows Phone Store Ketambahan 75,000 Applications
Microsoft is busy building the application ecosystem for smart phone operating system Windows Phone. Throughout 2012, the company claims the software giant has added the application to double the number of existing applications in the Windows Phone Store.
In a publication in the official blog of Windows application developers, Microsoft has provided certification and publishes more than 75,000 new applications and games for Windows Phone, and there are more than 300,000 apps update. Unfortunately, Microsoft did not mention how the total number of applications available on the Windows Phone Store today.
Average users download 54 apps Windows Phone to enrich the experience of wearing.
Microsoft is also extending the payment option purchased application Windows Phone users. Now available alternative payment via Paypal, Alipay, and pulse cutting system (operator billing) in cooperation with mobile operators.
In 3 weeks, there are six mobile operators in the world to support the project cut pulse Microsoft. In Indonesia, the new XL Axiata applying cutting mechanism toll Windows Phone app purchases. Other operators rumored to be following the footsteps XL.
The primary mission of Microsoft to build Windows Phone ecosystem is, giving applications a comfortable wearing experience, confidence, and in accordance with user needs. They also provide space innovation and business opportunities for application developers.
Microsoft said the Windows Phone application developer revenue increased by 40% since the launch of the software development kit (SDK) on Windows Phone 8 months ago.
In addition, Microsoft also has expanded its range of Windows Phone app store Store. From 35 countries in early 2012, now through the end of Windows Phone Store has opened in 191 countries.
Smart phone operating system Windows Phone 8 was announced in June 2012, but it was officially released on October 29, 2012. There have been many changes to the Windows Phone 8, among others, support the use of multi-core processors, higher resolution screen, and supports additional external memory card.
In Windows Phone 8, Microsoft decided to no longer use the kernel (core program) Windows CE. Windows Phone 8 is now using the Windows NT kernel, a kernel which is also used by the Windows 8 operating system for computers and tablets. This causes the phones Windows Phone 7 version can not be updated operating system to Windows Phone 8.
Microsoft claims Windows Phone is not just a smart phone that can run applications. More than that, he is a computer that can make phone calls.
10 The Best Android Applications 2012 Featured Google
Evernote is an application widely used for note-note affair. Not only the text notes, Evernote can be used to record all the activities at a time when a meeting or lecture, because it can record audio and video, as well as taking photos.
In fact, Evernote users can dictate what you say into text.
Storage media-based Evernote cloud computing, in which users can store data online. Thus, the user can open the file notes from any device through only one Evernote account, as long as there is an Internet connection.
In addition to Evernote, Google named nine other applications to be the best this year. Google itself actually did not give ranking on the list. Most likely I think the 10 applications are equally good.
There is only 1 paid application that went into this list. The application is Grimm's Snow White, an interactive storybook app. The application is priced at 1.82 U.S. dollars.
Here are 10 best Android applications in 2012 version Google:
1. Evernote
2. Pinterest
3. Grimm’s Snow White
4. Pocket
5. Expedia Hotels & Flights
6. Ancestry
7. Fancy
8. Series Guide Show Manager
9. Pixlr Series
10. Ted
Pyongyang Racer, "Game" First Made in North Korea
State all-closed and mysterious, North Korea, eventually making the first game targeted at foreign tourists.
Driving simulation game called Racer's Pyongyang invites players to explore the North Korean capital, Pyongyang.
Game Pyongyang Racer created by software development company, Nosotek, as a promotional tool Koryo Tours travel agency used to guide foreign tourists to North Korea.
How to play this game very easily. While searching the city highway Pyongyang, players must collect fuel in order to keep the car running. You are prohibited from violating traffic rules and do not hit other vehicles.
You are invited to reminisce plays like a 32-bit game console, the Sega Saturn and Sony's range of first-generation PlayStation. Pyongyang Racer can be played free of browser software (browser).
However, you might have trouble visiting Koryo Tours web site that provides the game because the North Korean government shut down internet access overseas. Yes, North Korea is known to be "closed" to the outside world. There widespread internet access is only available to the elite politics or academia.
You will be given an overview of Pyongyang Racer through the following video.
Game FPS Top New Paid, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
One more game FPS (First-Person Shooter) from Google Play contained in the catalog Top New Paid and worth you trying the Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour. Game made by Gameloft which is expertly bring the game for a variety of devices filled with a dramatic storyline and sometimes scary.
The gameplay revolves around defending the world from terrorist groups and organized frightening requires tactical movement system that the world is not destroyed. Environment decorated with fighting games from Antarctica to the city of Barcelona.
In this game you will enjoy the quality offered stunning graphics and audio that bring them to life. Games were sold for $ 6.99 this requires 1.9 GB of storage capacity to be able to run it.
10 Most Popular Android and iPhone Applications 2012
Nielsen pollsters have just launched an iPhone and Android application data is most popular in the year 2012.
From these data, it is known that the most popular applications on the iPhone is Maps, while for Android, the applications most frequently used is Google Search.
Maps digital map application Apple has been criticized for not being able to present a map of the level of accuracy that can be believed. So, why the application is still widely used?
Apparently, the list is reported by Nielsen survey from January to October. Apple's own Maps, arrived two months, along with the launch of iOS 6 in September. Previously, the default digital map application that is in iOS 5 is Google Maps.
Map application on the iPhone is used by an average of more than 32.4 million iPhone users every month. This app beats Facebook who are in second place with 28.6 million users as the number of people.
In terms of Android, most users access the application Google Search in 2012. Average there are 44.4 million people access the application every month.
Interestingly, there are also applications "Advanced Task Killer" on this list. This application is used to turn off background applications running on the system. By using this application, users can conserve battery power better. Total average monthly users of these applications is 9.5 million people.
South Korean rapper, Psy, using the image of the logo Icon Pop Quiz game developed by developers from Indonesia. Silhouette image with black and yellow background was used as an avatar Psy his Twitter account.
Icon Pop Quiz was developed by the game maker Alegrium. Alegrium known for having a cool image display quality on the game made by them.
As reported by the technology blog Trenologi, there has been no official explanation from the Psy about the use of property owned by the Indonesian game developers. (Updated: Accounts Twitter Icon Pop Quiz finally confirmed that the Psy had previously asked permission to use their gaming icons.
Logo of Icon Pop Quiz itself is very similar to the icon used by Psy, complete with topknot hair style, round glasses and a bow tie.
Logo Icon Pop Quiz, can be downloaded for free from Android and iOS devices.
