Win8.1 Update2 stranded behind: Microsoft went straight to Win9

Computer store news: Today, Microsoft first rumored Win8.1 Update2, publicly announced Win8.1 August update (August Update). In other words, Win8.1 Update2 has become a history, the future development of Win8.1 is also limited to small increase and minor repair, lack of significant changes in the Win8.1 Update milestone.

Prior to this, foreign media has been hot on Win8.1 Update2, this second update of Win8.1 is expected to bring "start menu 2.0". This feature was first unveiled at the Microsoft Build2014 Developer Conference. Although it is only a model prop, it still affects the hearts of countless Win7/Win8.1 users.

But now, Win8.1 Update2 is stranded and renamed "Win8.1 August update", the promised "Start Menu 2.0" is again unlimited "Deferred & rdquo" ; If you plan to experience "Start Menu 2.0", "Desktop Voice Assistant Cortana", "Modern Desktop Window", then only the next generation Win9.

But no matter what, this August update will bring three obvious functional improvements to the Win8.1 platform. It is not excluded that there will be Win8.1 September update, Win8.1 October update, etc. However, in view of the current low market share of Win8/Win8.1, Microsoft prefers to “bury” “Win8.1” and replace it directly with Win9.