14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has already confirmed that Windows Phone 10 would be the next version of its smartphone operating system, but the company also offered a subtle teaser of the product as part of its Windows 10 unveiling event.
While the Redmond-based software giant has remained completely tight-lipped on the new features or anything else related to Windows Phone 10, a photo that was shown during the event and published online afterwards reveals several interesting changes that could take place in the upcoming version of the smartphone operating system.
Called “Windows 10 – One product family, one platform, and one store,” the photo also provides a quick look at the interface of the upcoming Windows Phone 10, which would obviously be very similar to the one on the desktop.
As you can see for yourselves in the adjacent photo, Windows Phone 10 might look very familiar, as it retains the Windows Phone 8 tile design, but it would obviously come with several improvements not only in terms of looks, but also for better usability.
Microsoft could merge Windows Phone and Windows RT
One of the most interesting aspects that can be spotted in this photo is the similar home screen design of Windows Phones and smaller tablets, which could be an indication that Redmond is indeed working to merge the two platforms.
Previously, people close to the matter said that Microsoft was indeed working to bring the two platforms together for a single operating system that would power both and thus provide better consistency when switching from one device to another.
At the same time, the “One Windows” strategy prepared by Microsoft also includes a revamped app store that would be available on all platforms and is based on the universal app concept that brings programs working on both tablets and smartphones.
Windows 10 on devices of all sizes
Microsoft has already expressed its intention to make Windows 10 available on as many devices as possible. Including those with smaller displays, such as smartwatches, or gigantic screens, such as those manufactured by Perspective Pixel.
“Windows 10 will run across an incredibly broad set of devices – from the Internet of Things, to servers in enterprise datacenters worldwide,” Microsoft says.
“Some of these devices have 4 inch screens – some have 80 inch screens – and some don’t have screens at all. Some of these devices you hold in your hand, others are ten feet away. Some of these devices you primarily use touch/pen, others mouse/keyboard, others controller/gesture – and some devices can switch between input types.”
Windows 10 Preview will be released for download today, while the stable version is expected to see daylight in early 2015, most likely in April.