What is expected of the Microsoft Build 2017 conference?

Microsoft Build conference was very close when it was announced that it will take place from 10 to 12 May in Seattle (different from the familiar location of California previously) and will announce many new features for Windows for years to come. . Build is a conference for developers so the information given may be technical, but individual users are also waiting for Microsoft to present a new vision for Windows in the future.

Big update for Windows 10 (Redstone 3)

After Creator's Update, it was time for Microsoft to prepare for the next major update on Windows 10. The company announced a major update every 6 months, in March and September. In the Creator's Update update with the name Calling Redstone 2, Windows Insiders has gradually revealed new features that will appear on Redstone 3 . Perhaps Microsoft will announce the official name for the next update as well as the overall objectives.

Currently, users know very little about Redstone 3, but with the features of recent Insider builds, they can expect features related to battery life, Edge browser (separated from the operating system. , become standalone application), minimalist UI .

Project Neon interface

We saw the redesign of Windows 10 in February but Microsoft will almost certainly reveal the new UI in more detail next week. At first glance, Microsoft emphasized the transparency and smoothness of modern effects and icons. The company will also talk in more detail about how developers can create applications to match Neon's aesthetics. Maybe the name will also change, no longer Project Neon .

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Additional for Windows 10 S

Despite the release of Windows 10 and Windows 10 S versions in recent education events, users still haven't seen much to learn. Not yet widely available, Microsoft may reveal the release date for developers and users to try. If Windows 10 S succeeds as expected, developers will also want to make sure that their application is optimized on this platform. It also means that the application must be "live" on the Windows Store.

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Consolidate the Windows Store

In order for Windows 10 S to succeed, the Windows Store also needs to succeed. This means that this is not only the place where you accidentally picked up an application, but it is a key place to download Windows applications, whether it's a simple 2D game or powerful software like Adobe Photoshop.

This is also an obstacle for Microsoft. If you make developers create touch-friendly applications, optimize the battery for Universal Windows Platform applications, it may make developers familiar with Win32 apps frustrated. But if the Store becomes a place where all Win32 applications can "live", the developers will not care about applying the new guidelines and technologies that Microsoft offers.

Microsoft needs to provide good reasons for developers to invest in Windows Store, whether in the form of new UWP features, cross-platform tools or anything else.

Update for Office

Microsoft announced that it would put the full version of Office on the Windows Store for easier use on Windows 10 S, but did not say exactly when. Perhaps we will know in this conference. Office also has a suite of developer tools, so we can expect a lot of integration, updates for developers and users.

Cortana's assistant can be more helpful

Microsoft has just unveiled a high-end speaker that incorporates Cortana assistant, can do tasks such as setting reminders, controlling IoT devices but still not getting into details. Earlier, Microsoft announced the Cortana Skill Set in December, allowing developers to program features based on Cortana on the app but are not yet released.

Realistic mix

We know that Microsoft has invested a lot of resources in mixed practice, almost certainly it will reveal more about the plan in this area. With the advent of VR devices this fall, Microsoft may reveal more details about how these devices integrate into Windows applications and games, thereby helping developers to easily Create mixed practical applications.