Windows 8 integrates Dolby audio technology

Microsoft's next operating system does not have a DVD player, but in return, supports Dolby audio technology and has the function to help parents control their children to access the Internet.

Microsoft continues to provide more information about the Windows 8 operating system. It is expected that the commercial launch of Windows 8 will take place in the fall of this year, with a host of new remarkable features, according to the InformationWeek website.

In the framework of a new deal reached last week with Dolby Laboratories, Microsoft will equip personal computers and tablets on Windows 8 and Windows RT platforms with built-in Dolby Digital Plus functionality (for both systems). running x86 and ARM architecture processors. This means users will enjoy high quality audio, as well as bring 5.1 audio to the system of external speakers.

However, the Windows 8 operating system does not have the ability to play DVDs (this function is not available in the Windows Media Player application). Microsoft explained that today's videos are mostly downloaded from the Internet so there is no need to support formats from optical discs. Users can complement this omission thanks to third-party software.

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Windows 8 tablet will use Nook reading software (Photo: Siliconwarp)

Windows Media Center software allows recording and playing videos from TV sources or other sources that will not be available in Windows 8. By using Windows Media Center, users can only purchase Windows 8 Media Center Pack (additional packages). Add to Windows 8) or Windows 8 Pro Pack (additional package for Windows 8 Pro), according to InformationWeek. Microsoft has not yet announced the pricing of these packages.

All personal computers and tablets based on Windows 8 and Windows RT as well as all future smartphone models running Windows Phone will automatically connect users to the free SkyDrive cloud storage service immediately after posting. import. The goal is for users to access all their data through the cloud regardless of the type of device they are using.

The Family Safety app integrated in Windows 8 will allow parents to monitor their children's Internet access, filter content and lock access to certain sources. Previously, to have this function, users had to download the application manually.

The tablet running Windows 8 will provide users with Nook application to read e-books. This is the result of Microsoft investing $ 605 million in Barnes & Noble - the second largest e-book publisher in the US.

As reported, with the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft will death the Windows Live brand and rename all services to simply Microsoft services. Data storage service continues to be named SkyDrive; Simple email called Mail and contacts are called People. All of the above services are integrated in a user account.

According to InformaitonWeek , following the Consumer Preview release, next month, Micorosoft will release the Release Preview version of Windows 8.