Windows 9 to Be Unveiled on September 30

A preview version of Windows 9 is expected to be unveiled sometime next month and, thanks to a new report, we also have a date for a public debut.

The Verge is reporting that Microsoft is preparing a press event for September 30, which is very likely to be the first time when the company will talk about the new operating system.

While the report claims that Microsoft doesn’t plan to disclose the new name of the operating system, which will almost for sure be Windows 9, according to sources, the company is however expected to present some of the features that could be part of this release.

The September 30 event is yet to be confirmed, so it could change if Microsoft decides to push back the unveiling for a few days, but it’s just another sign that a preview version of Windows 9 is on the horizon.

If the company indeed breaks the news on Windows 9 on September 30, the public beta could be launched soon after that or during the same day. Microsoft is expected to allow virtually everyone to get the preview build of Windows 9, but only a few features would actually be part of the release.

Instead of releasing new Windows 9 Preview builds every time they’re ready, Microsoft wants to update the original testing version when development of new features is completed and thus keep all users up to date.

 Very likely

• Desktop version of Cortana (currently in alpha stage, exists in testing builds of Windows 9)
• Start menu (announced by Microsoft in April 2014 at BUILD) – CONFIRMED
• Metro apps on the desktop in dedicated windows (announced by Microsoft in April 2014 at BUILD) – CONFIRMED
• Charms bar removed completely on PC versions of Windows 9
• Internet Explorer 12
• Start screen removed from PC
• Desktop removed from ARM tablets
• Redesigned desktop icons
• Flatter look
• New activation system to fight piracy
• Updates for Bing apps offered in the Modern UI

Very unlikely

• Taskbar clock moved or at least updated with new options to allow users to move it to a new location
• Freeware license for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 users to boost adoption of Windows 9
• Android apps running on tablet versions of Windows 9
• Interactive live tiles thanks to a new concept developed by the Microsoft Research unit

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