Microsoft Build Conference pushes Win8.1 preview and top-level application

In the early morning of June 27, 2013, Microsoft announced the next generation update of Windows operating system at the Build 2013 Developer Conference in San Francisco, USA; — Windows 8.1 preview version. From now on, you can download the trial version of Windows 8.1 at http://down.tech.sina.com.cn/content/52383.html.

As part of the conference keynote, Microsoft introduced new opportunities for developers to develop differentiated touch applications on the Windows platform, including coverage, design and economics, including new Developer tools and more support. At the same time, the company executives also highlighted some of the key applications that will be launched on the Windows platform, including Facebook, Flipboard and NFL, highlighting the steady development of Windows applications, which is growing faster than any other platform.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer first gave a speech, and then Ms. Julie Larson-Green, vice president of Microsoft's Windows business unit, and other company executives stepped on stage and demonstrated Windows 8.1. Preview, with a focus on personalization, Bing search, enhanced enterprise features, new built-in apps, and more.

Larson-Green said: "We built a new Windows with Windows 8 and remodeled everything from chipset to experience. This is a grand vision, and Windows 8.1 will help us further refine this vision. Windows 8.1 will support tablets and PCs to the fullest extent, and demonstrates our ability to respond quickly to customer needs. For the global partners who are building the next generation of Windows devices and applications, today's preview release is an important step for us. & rdquo;

Antoine Leblond, vice president of project management at Windows, also attended the conference, introducing new opportunities for Windows 8.1 to design, build and promote Windows Store apps for developers. . He emphasized that Windows 8.1 provides developers with the best profit opportunities, and once the application revenue exceeds $25,000, developers can earn 80% of their revenue over the life of the application.

Antoine Leblond highlights several updates, including:

· Reinventing the Windows Store: Windows Store has been fully reworked in Windows 8.1 Designed to reach more users and help users find the applications they want more efficiently and quickly. Improvements include increased application promotion opportunities, improved search capabilities and new Bing search controls in the user interface based on personal preferences. The app list takes a new layout and improves navigation, increasing the relevance of the content.

· More business opportunities: Windows 8.1 creates apps for developers, monetizes apps and attracts new opportunities for users. Leblond introduces improvements in the Windows Store that consumers can purchase apps, books, games, and content in an easier way. Customers can add local currency options to their Microsoft accounts and purchase apps online in the Windows Store. In China, the Windows App Store will support Alipay, which means that local Chinese developers will have the opportunity to generate more revenue.

· Leading User Experience: Windows 8.1 provides a stage for developers to demonstrate and develop flawless application design. Windows 8.1 can run multiple applications simultaneously to share data, share screens, and provide a rich experience across multiple devices, including new 8-inch and smaller devices.

In addition to Windows 8.1, Microsoft also demonstrated how developers can use Microsoft's tools and resources to build differentiated experiences for customers through Microsoft devices and services, including:

· Bing platform: Microsoft has invested heavily in Bing.com's core technology. Based on this, the core technology of the new Bing platform has been embedded as a smart service into Microsoft devices, Microsoft services and third-party applications that people use every day. . In addition to the search experience in Windows 8.1, Windows Phone, and Microsoft Office, Bing announced that it provides application developers with a variety of controls to leverage the core technology to create an unparalleled experience in their Windows and Windows Phone applications. For more information, please click here.

· Visual Studio 2013 Preview and .NET 4.5.1 Preview: Visual Studio 2013 caters to the latest Windows trends and provides an ideal toolkit for building rich, modern Windows 8.1 applications. Visual Studio 2013 brings a host of new features that enable developers to leverage modern lifecycle management solutions to more easily and quickly develop cloud applications and services across devices. At the same time, Microsoft also launched the .NET 4.5.1 preview, allowing developers to develop next-generation applications for different devices and services while also enabling innovation for their existing core business applications. The Visual Studio 2013 Preview and the .NET 4.5.1 Preview are now available for download from here. To learn more about Visual Studio, click here.

· Windows Phone Developer Opportunity: Microsoft also announced today that in the past year, Windows Phone shipments are six times faster than other smartphones on the market. US telecom operator Sprint also announced that it will add Windows Phone 8 to its 4G LTE network this summer, launching HTC® 8XT and Samsung ATIV S Neo™ With the launch of Windows Phone 8, users have downloaded 200 million applications per month, and application revenue has increased by 100%. To help developers achieve the best input-to-output ratio, the next generation of Windows Phone will run applications that are currently designed and built by developers, while supporting similar tools and skills. For a certain period of time, developers can sign up for Windows Phone Dev Center for $19.

Under the auspices of Microsoft and Intel, Build participants received the first 8-inch Windows tablet —— the Intel® Atom™ Z2760 processor-based Acer Iconia W3 and a Microsoft Surface Pro. Powered by the powerful third-generation Intel® Core™ processor with beautiful tablet hardware. With the powerful performance offered by Windows 8.1 and Intel architecture, longer battery life, and a variety of form factors, these devices offer developers a better opportunity to quickly get started on designing and building Windows 8.1 applications, and applications can span different sizes of devices. . In addition, participants will also receive 100GB of storage that is valid for one year in their SkyDrive, making it easy to read files anytime, anywhere.