Microsoft has officially started releasing the Windows 10 today as a free upgrade for those with Windows 7 and 8 devices. But what can users expect in the latest operating system since this is the last version of Microsoft's Windows platform?
According to Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, the company will execute a new business model following the launch of the Windows 10, the BBC reported.
Instead of waiting for a full year before releasing a new version of Windows, like what the tech firm did with Windows 8 and 8.1, Microsoft will roll out regular software updates. This means from time to time, owners of Windows 10 devices will receive constant upgrades for their system's features and performance.
As to what users can expect to see in Windows 10, Microsoft has combined the good features of its predecessors in the latest OS version, The Verge noted. One of these is the return of the traditional design of the Start Menu from Windows 7.
Instead of a grid of tiles like in Windows 8, the Start Menu of Windows 10 is a pop-up panel that lists the device's commonly used programs, apps and documents.
The latest Windows version also features Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant that debuted in Windows 8.1. For Windows 10, Cortana can provide information, organize calendars and answer users' typed or spoken queries.
Another major feature of Windows 10 is its security system. Through Windows Hello, users can access their devices and apps by completing a biometric-based authentication process such as a facial recognition or fingerprint scan.
Also, the Internet Explorer will no longer be included as the standard web browser for Windows 10 since it has been replaced by the Edge. One of its key features eliminates the need of search engines as it provides information on keywords selected by users.
The new Windows 10 is now available for eligible users who pre-registered to get the system upgrade. However, not everyone will receive the new OS since its roll out is being conducted in stages.
Those who didn't pre-register can still get Windows 10 by purchasing the Home edition for $119. The Windows 10 Pro version, on the other hand, costs $199, according to The Telegraph.
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