Cortana, multiplatform, streaming games from your Xbox One and Windows 10 other innovations

After the first presentation of the new operating system from Microsoft was little understood. The most discussed new feature was an unexpected naming and new features have been shown not so much. Today was the second presentation of Windows 10, which shows the final version of the operating system and presented a number of interesting features.

First of all, Microsoft has little finished existing function. "Start" menu is now available in full-screen toggle between tablet and computer was easier in One Drive the opportunity to download music, redrawn settings menu, and also added a center notifications.

Last looks like Notification Center OS X, except for the presence in it quick access to the basic settings (brightness adjustment, power on / off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). Developers can add buttons or images in their notification, which should improve user interaction with applications.

However, the main innovation of Windows 10 was the voice assistant Cortana. He got most of the features Siri and Google Now, and settled next to the "Start" button on the taskbar. The developers have done a personalized Cortana voice assistant. This means that it constantly learns new information about the user, which is stored in a special notebook. The more frequent use assistant Cortana, the better he knows you. In addition, he copes with mundane tasks such as setting the alarm, display weather data, alerts about upcoming flights or creating reminders. With Voice Assistant you can search for exactly what you want on your computer, open documents in specialized applications, or even ask to include music. And at Cortana has a sense of humor.

Since the updated OS has become a multi-platform, developers can not help but add a synchronization between devices. new application "Gallery"For example, it is now universal for all devices and synchronize photos via One Drive. Notification Center now also has become the universal. Viewers notification on your phone, and it will disappear automatically on your computer.

In Windows 10, a new browser. SpartanAnd it was the code name given to the novelty, not only boasts a minimalist design, but notes mode, reading, lots of social opportunities, and even integrated assistant Cortana. When you visit a web page, you will have useful information to appear on your personal voice assistant, based on previous interactions, make notes and reminders.

Mobile version of the operating system changes are not as drastic. Developers returned background image to their original location, to create normal settings menu did notice more interactive, added the ability to move and resize the keyboard for ease of use with one hand, as well as integrate Skype directly into a standard messenger.

Undergone revision and standard applications. Appeared on the desktop "People", The developers have done a little more beautiful office suite and a calendar, and even completely redesigned the app "Music" Cortana and added support for the standard "Cards".

Special attention was paid to the presentation of games. In addition to the individual applications Xbox, operating similarly to Game Center, all the gadgets on a Windows 10 now have the possibility of streaming games from your Xbox One on PC and tablets. Gamers will also be happy submitted DirectX 12 c promised a 50 percent performance increase in games.

Among other things, the presentation showed two new devices. first - Microsoft Surface Hub - Office tablet enormous size, functioning as a large interactive whiteboard notes. second - microsoft HoloLens - augmented reality glasses with holograms. The company even introduced a special application where you can create your own holograms, and even print them out the 3D-printer.

So, if you are a user Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or Windows Phone 8Then upgrade to Windows 10, it will be for you free. A new build of Windows pre-version will be released next week. A first version for mobile devices promise in February.