Windows 8 could be ready by April 2012

A new rumour from ZDNet suggests Microsoft could have its Windows 8 software ready for manufacturers by April 2012. The software, which has already been previewed by Microsoft and is designed to look similar to the Windows Phone software, has not been given a comprehensive review by the public yet. ZDNet has also reported that […]

Patrick Stafford 28 June, 2011

A new rumour from ZDNet suggests Microsoft could have its Windows 8 software ready for manufacturers by April 2012.

The software, which has already been previewed by Microsoft and is designed to look similar to the Windows Phone software, has not been given a comprehensive review by the public yet.

ZDNet has also reported that Microsoft could be ready to release a beta version of Windows 8 by September, with a source saying that it will be the first and only beta build of the software.

Windows 8 is set to be a departure from Windows 7 in terms of preliminary design. An early preview of the software shows the welcome screen of the new operating system will be made up of a number of coloured tiles, similar to the way the Windows Phone software is organised.