Microsoft Set to Unveil Windows 9 on September 30th

Microsoft is Planning to Unveil its Windows 8 Successor Next Month at a Special Press Event. Sources Familiar with Microsoft’s Plans Tell »XoZeN that, the Software Maker is Tentatively Planning its Press Event for September 30 to Detail upcoming Changes to Windows as Part of a Release Codenamed, "Threshold". This Date May Change but, the "Threshold" Version of Windows is Currently in Development and Microsoft Plans to Release a Preview Version of What will Likely be Named Windows 9 to Developers on September 30 or Shortly Afterwards.


The Date Follows Recent Reports from ZDNet that Suggested Microsoft is Planning to Release a Preview Version of Windows 9 in Late September or Early October. The Early Technology Preview will Give Developers a 1st Look at the New Mini Start Menu in Windows 9, alongside the Removal of the Charms Bar Feature and Several UI Changes. Microsoft is Currently Compiling Builds of "Threshold", Ready for the Preview that Include an Early Version of Cortana but, it’s Not Clear if this Particular Feature will be Made Available as Part of the Technology Preview.


While "Threshold" is Likely to be Named, Windows 9, it’s Unlikely that Microsoft will Name its upcoming Windows Release at its Press Event. Instead, Microsoft is Said to be Planning an Overview of Key New Features of the upcoming Operating System, with a Technical Preview Ready for Developers and Enthusiasts. Microsoft is also Building a Separate Combined Version of Windows RT and Windows Phone and the Company May Take the Time to Detail this Work during its Press Event. Either Way, Microsoft’s Next Version of Windows is Nearing Completion and the Company will be Ready to Talk More about it, Next Month.