As Windows 8.1 somewhat shadowed the
failure of Windows 8, Microsoft decided to overcome a bit more defects in
another free update, so called Windows 8.2. Windows 8.2 is scheduled to be
available as a free update on April 8th 2014.
Windows 8 was the first of the tile based
operating system, on which Microsoft was banking upon to be a super hit in the
market, but it failed very badly. There were some huge blunders in it. With
Windows 8 being so much colorful that it irritated everyone. The tile based
experiments from Microsoft failed and it came as a shock to them.
Defects in
Windows 8
- A very irritated colorful interface
- Problems in the Windows Store
- Problems in the tile based applications
- Limited no. of options in customization of Start Menu
- The Start Menu icon was missing from desktop
- Hotspot feature was removed
- Split Screen restrictions
With these numerous defects in Windows 8
Microsoft offered a free update to an improved version of Windows 8, which they
named Windows 8.1(some may call it Windows Blue). With Windows 8.1 update
Microsoft tried to overcome some the big defects in Windows 8 which led it to a
big failure. Now the next free update i.e. Windows 8.2, is expected to come
with a lot more improvement in the Windows 8.1. Windows store was revived in
Windows 8.1 and was just a bit too heavy, so Microsoft is expected to rethink
over it and come up with a better Windows Store.
The first Update-
Windows 8.1
Windows 8 saw its first update with release
of Windows 8.1, which removed a few of the major drawbacks in Windows 8.
Windows 8.1 got a better review than Windows 8, and was more convenient to use.
The tile based operating system of Microsoft is set for another release and is
expected to better its predecessor i.e. Windows 8.1.
Improvements
in Windows 8.1
- Better Interface
- Improved Windows Store
- More Applications to enjoy
- More applications can run with split screen(upto 4 apps can run, based on screen size)
- Start Menu icon returned to desktop
- Start Menu customization options increased
- An improved tile based operating system
What to
expect with Windows 8.2?
- Improved interface
- More options with customization
- Improved Windows Store
- More applications
- More split screen options
- A more pleasant operating system to use
So, get ready for the all new Windows experience with
the free update to Windows 8.2. With all the new and updated features, this
update is going to be a lot more pleasing and convenient to use.
