Microsoft Windows 8.1 OS Release Update and Windows Phone 8 Update

The new release update for Windows 8 is to be named Windows 8.1 and will launch as a public preview on the 26th June (which coincides with Microsoft's Build developer conference), Microsoft has today announced. 

It also follows from Microsoft Tami Reller presentation at a Conference in Boston today, where she stated how Microsoft will continually update Windows in order to create and innovate for “a richer experience”.

This new release update will also be available for Windows 8 ARM-based Windows RT.

Furthermore, a new update coming in the summer on the Windows Phone 8 OS update which contains improvements for Wi-Fi connectivity, messaging, support for CalDAV and CardDAV in order to run Google contact and calendar syncing services. Furthermore, a reintroduction support for FM radio, capability to select, download and pin tunes in Xbox Music and improve the accuracy of song information with metadata.

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Interesting Productive Shortcuts on Microsoft Windows 8

The new Microsoft Windows 8 is designed to work seamlessly with hardware that is enabled for touch or gesture interactivity. Nevertheless, many users will still be using the Windows 8 with a mouse and keyboard. With this mind, we have collected the best keyboard shortcuts that will improve the users experience:

• Windows logo key + start typing: Search your PC


• Ctrl+plus (+) or Ctrl+minus (-): Zoom in or out of many items.


• Ctrl+scroll wheel: Zoom in or out of many items.


• Windows logo key + C: Open the charms


• Windows logo key + F: Open the Search charm


• Windows logo key +H: Open the Share charm


• Windows logo key +I: Open the Settings charm


• Windows logo key + K: Open the Devices charm


• Windows logo key + O: Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape)


• Windows logo key + Z: Open commands for the app


• Windows logo key + PgUp: Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the right.


• Windows logo key + PgDn: Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the left.


• Windows logo key + Shift+period (.): Snap an app to the left


• Windows logo key + period (.): Snap an app to the right