New rumors about Windows Blue would indicate that Microsoft reaffirms its commitment

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Two months have passed since the release of Windows 8 and we have already talked several times about the next version of the operating system. Under the code name Windows Blue there is supposedly a major system update. Some refer to it as Windows 9 and it seems that it will be the beginning of a new cycle of updates. With a release scheduled for next summer, months of new rumors await us, starting with today&39;s."

The news echoed by several North American media comes on this occasion from a Taiwanese forum in which a supposed tester of the new Windows writes.The subject in question would be testing an alpha of the system with version number 9622. From here on, and although what counts is nothing unexpected and is perfectly plausible , let's take the information with all possible precautions.

As the user writes, the update will maintain the style 'Modern UI' or 'Metro' and the 'Start Screen', increasing its role and integrating the rest of the system into it. In this way, although the desktop will remain below, it will visually adapt to the new Microsoft style. The 'Start Screen' will be more customizable, adopting the possibility of changing the size of the tiles as it is done in Windows Phone 8. The change also opens the way to a variety of devices of different sizes. Along with the aesthetic changes, the core of the system would be updated to version 6.3, which includes improvements in performance and system fluidity.

Nothing really surprising, right? It is true that one of the most interesting things about the new update is to see what path they follow from Redmond after the first months of Windows 8 on the market.The source is what it is, so again, caution; but if the information is true, Microsoft seems to be determined not to back down in its commitment to the new style of Windows.

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While we wait for more details about Windows Blue and all that it means, this supposed continuity in style and the possible change in distribution strategy of the operating system with annual updates will probably be the most important details that bring the new version. But six months from now, there is still a lot to happen and everything can change, so we are still in the field of speculation: New year, new operating system? "

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