The operating system that has quietly changed our digital lives exists everywhere, and almost everyone, from children to corporate executives, has complex connections with it. Facing more than 1.5 billion users who urgently need a seamless experience across devices, a profound change is emerging.
Unify vision across devices
Microsoft is working hard to enable a new generation of operating systems to cover devices in all scenarios, ranging from tiny IoT sensors to huge enterprise servers. This is not just about applying an interface to all hardware, but building an organic product family that provides a deeply customized interactive experience for each device. This strategy aims to allow users to obtain the most intuitive and efficient operating experience when using any device.
Development platform integration
Although there are various types of target devices, the core application platform provided by Microsoft to developers is unified, which means that developers only need to write the main code once to deploy the application to many devices such as mobile phones, tablets, computers, and servers. This approach greatly reduces the technical threshold and cost of cross-platform development, allowing developers to focus more on the application functions themselves.
App store integration plan
Microsoft has plans in the future to build a unified app store where users can search, buy and sell, and update apps on all devices. Such a move will eliminate the trouble for users to switch between different device application markets, achieve one-stop management, greatly simplify the process of software acquisition and updates, and improve the consistency of the user experience.
In-depth user development process
At the beginning of system design, the R&D team spent a lot of time communicating face-to-face with various user groups. They not only visited the homes of ordinary home users, but also went into enterprises to communicate with IT managers, and carefully understood their real dissatisfaction and work processes when deploying operating systems, managing operating systems, and using operating systems, in order to ensure that the new system can actually solve actual problems.
Open collaborative development
At the end of September last year, in San Francisco, Microsoft launched a public testing program called "Windows Insider." This program allows technology enthusiasts and IT professionals to preview and test preview versions of operating systems that are still under development. Participants must be aware of possible instability in the beta software in advance, continue to receive updates throughout the development cycle, and provide direct feedback to Microsoft about their experience.
Gradual feature releases
First of all, the initial release of the test version focused on enterprise users, whether traditional desktops or laptops, because the evaluation and deployment of new systems in the enterprise environment requires a longer period. Then, according to the predetermined plan, a version for individual consumers will be gradually launched later, and it will also be adapted to more new hardware such as two-in-one devices, and new functions for consumption scenarios will be added.
Multi-desktop efficiency improvement
The new system introduces a virtual desktop function, which allows users to create independent desktop environments for different work scenarios or projects. For example, being able to build a dedicated desktop for a project, house all related files and applications on that desktop, and easily switch between desktops used for entertainment or personal tasks can be helpful in keeping the workspace tidy and focused.
Smart file management
The improved File Explorer integrates intelligent search and access history functions. It can clearly display the files and folders that users have recently accessed and frequently used, and can also quickly filter based on file type, modification time, etc. As a result, the speed at which users can locate the information they need among a vast sea of files has been significantly improved.
Commitment to continuous evolution
Although the system is still in the process of continuous improvement, Microsoft has made it clear that its purpose is not only to provide an excellent desktop experience, but also to build a comprehensive and coherent ecosystem covering all device forms. Through community feedback and continuous iteration, the system functions will become more mature to adapt to the changing user needs and technical environment.
Based on the above description of how the subsequent generation of operating systems can achieve a unified experience and improve efficiency, what do you think will be the most prominent benefit of implementing the same application ecosystem on many devices? You are welcome to share your own opinions on this in the comment area. If you find this article helpful, please also give a like to support it.
