Microsoft Launches Windows 8 in Pakistan

Microsoft Launches Windows 8 in Pakistan

Microsoft recently announced the availability of Windows 8 for its customers in Pakistan and around the world. Now consumers and businesses worldwide will be able to experience all that Windows 8 has to offer: a beautiful new UI, a wide range of apps with the grand opening of the Windows Store, available on more than 1,000 Windows 8 certified PCs and tablets.

Windows 8 will be available for download to upgrade existing PCs in over 140 markets and 37 languages at http://windowsupgradeoffer.com/en-PK and at retail locations around the world including Pakistan. Over 250,000 PCs are available at more than 1,000 retail stores, including Hyperstar, Metro, E4U, Makro and Compsi.

“With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is unveiling a reimagined Windows to the world,” said Sherif Morsi: Windows Business Group Lead, Microsoft North Africa, East Mediterranean and Pakistan. “Whether you want a tablet or a PC, whether you want to consume or create, whether you want to work or play – Windows 8 delivers a personalized experience that fits your unique style and needs.”

Windows 8 will be available in two versions at retail, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. And for our business customers, Windows 8 Enterprise offers new possibilities in mobile productivity with features like Windows to Go, Direct Access, and Branch Cache, as well as enhanced end-to-end security with features including Bit Locker and App Locker. Launching at the same time is a new member of the Windows family designed for ARM-based tablets, Windows RT, which will be available pre-installed on new devices. Windows 8 features the new fast and fluid Start screen that gives people one-click access to the apps and content they care most about, the entirely new InternetExplorer 10 that is perfect for touch, and built-in cloud capabilities with SkyDrive.

In addition to the range of new devices available, consumers can also upgrade their existing PCs for $15 (U.S.). Through the end of January, consumers currently running PCs with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, are qualified to download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of $39.99 (U.S.). And eligible Windows 7 PCs purchased between June 2, 2012, and January 31, 2013 in more than 140 countries can download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of $14.99 (U.S.) with the Windows Upgrade Offer, available at www.windowsupgradeoffer.com.

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Windows Phone 7.8 Upgrade will be Released Early in 2013

Windows Phone 7.8 Upgrade will be Released Early in 2013

Microsoft has recently announced its confirmation about working on an update of Windows Phone 7.8. Customers can expect its release by early next year. Usually when technology companies announce a launch or a release of their product and services and say “early next year”, it often means within the first three or six months. And in the world of information technology and communications, it is a long time indeed.

Microsoft is interested in working on an upgraded Windows Phone 7.8 for the owners of Windows Phone 7 and this announcement came when Windows Phone 8 was introduced in June. A few of the changes that can be expected as revealed by Corporate Vice President of Windows Phone, Terry Myerson on the official blog of Windows Phone, there will be a new ‘Start’ screen in Windows Phone 7.8 with new themes and 20 different accent colours. There will also be an option of making Bing Picture of the Day as a screen image.

The best part of Windows Phone 7.8 knowing how customers are unsatisfied with the lack of security that they get from their smartphones is that there will be some extra security with a new passcode system. So for those who have still not yet bought their Windows Phone 7, but are planning to, they can get the upgraded version by early next year. There will also be the Apollo Plus Windows Phone 8 update at Mobile World Congress 2013 which will be held in February 25 next year.

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