Microsoft holds its annual developer conference – Build – on Wednesday, where the tech giant is expected to lay out its plans for the future of Windows 10.
Another big update to the software is due in September, so plenty of discussion is expected around what that update might look like as developers and the public countdown to release.
Smart home speakers to rival Amazon Echo, augmented reality and the Surface Pro could all be discussed – this is everything to look out for.
Windows 10 redesign
A big change to the Windows 10 interface is expected this year – known by the codename ‘Project Neon’ it’s believed Microsoft is planning a much slicker version the Windows 10 interface when the next big update is released.
Images that have appeared online suggest a cleaner, more transparent design to the software – much closer to some of its rivals.
Some more detail on exactly what is rumoured to be among Microsoft’s plans.
More info on Windows 10 S
Announced last week, Windows 10 S is the more streamlined version of Windows 10 built around apps in the Windows Store rather than big desktop apps. It’s being aimed at less powerful computers and the education sector, but we don’t know a huge amount beyond that.
Expect Microsoft to offer some more details on 10 S – perhaps even a release date or at the very least when developer previews might go live.
Cortana smart speakers
The biggest trend in the technology world right now is smart home speakers.
Amazon Echo and Google Home have made the idea of artificial intelligence in the home mainstream, and now others are scrambling to get involved, including Microsoft.
The first speaker that takes advantage of Microsoft’s own virtual assistant, Cortana, has already been announced through a partnership with Harman Kardon.
Expect Build to be a showcase or maybe one or two more similar devices.
Augmented Reality
Microsoft’s augmented reality headset HoloLens has been around and in development for some time now, so we’re likely to see it again at Build, with more information on how Microsoft sees AR fitting into every day life.
The company is also working with other manufacturers on other AR hardware, so there’s every chance other headsets and hardware could be demoed on-stage or unveiled for the first time.
There are plans to start selling such headsets that are compatible with Windows 10 later this year, so news in this area is likely.
Surface Pro?
But one thing you shouldn’t expect to see is a new Surface Pro. Microsoft has announced another event for the end of this month in China and it’s believed this is where the Surface product line will be discussed – perhaps with a new Surface Pro housing faster Intel processors and better battery life on the agenda.
At Build though, the experts say Microsoft will be quiet on this front.
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