Windows 10 release date confirmed for July 29

Windows 10 release date confirmed for July 29
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Windows 10 will launch worldwide on July 29, Microsoft has announced. In addition to rolling out across new systems, millions of existing Windows users will qualify for a free upgrade to Windows 10.

“The Windows 10 upgrade is designed to be compatible with your current Windows device and applications,” says Microsoft. “We are hard at work to make this upgrade process a great experience. You can reserve your free Windows 10 upgrade now through a simple reservation process.”

To reserve your upgrade look out for a new upgrade icon in your system tray. Further details on how to reserve your upgrade can be found on microsoft.com.

Amongst the many new features of Windows 10 is Xbox Live and the integrated Xbox App, which promises to bring new game experiences to Windows 10.

“Xbox on Windows 10 brings the expansive Xbox Live gaming network to both Windows 10 PCs and tablets. Communicate with your friends on Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One – while playing any PC game,” explains MS.

“You can capture, edit and share your greatest gaming moments with Game DVR, and play new games with friends across devices. You can play games on your PC, streamed directly from your Xbox One console to your Windows 10 tablets or PCs, within your home. Games developed for DirectX 12 in Windows 10 will see improvements in speed, efficiency and graphics capability.”

Project Cars developer Slightly Mad Studios has said we could see up to a 40 per cent performance boost thanks to DX12 on PCs.

Source: Windows Blog