Microsoft launches Windows 10
US Software giant Microsoft launched its new operating system Windows-10 with a host of new features. It was launched by Microsoft’s India-born CEO Satya Nadella at a global launch event held in Kenya.
Windows 10 includes features such as
- Cortana: Microsoft’s voice-based smart assistant similar to Apple’s Siri and Google Now.
- Xbox app: for gaming
- Microsoft Edge: new web browser which has replaced Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.
- Windows Hello: It will offer a fast, password-free, secured way to log in with face recognition.
- Enhanced Windows Defender and SmartScreen: It will help to safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing.
Windows-10 will be available in 190 countries as a free upgrade or with new PCs and tablets. . Microsoft has mentioned that the Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever.
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015