Microsoft Build 2014 Conference opens today

[Ilya]

Hey guys! I am in San Francisco at Microsoft Build. It's a developer's conference, but Microsoft often uses this annual event for new product announcements: new Windows versions, new devices, etc. I'll post my impressions, and perhaps pictures if I see something interesting.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to have an opening keynote in less than 3 hours from now: at 8:30 AM Pacific. I think a live-stream will be available on the Internet. Check it out!

 

[Ilya]

Here is a link to the live broadcast: http://channel9.msdn.com/?wt.mc_id=build_hp

 

[Ilya]

About to start...



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Windows Phone 8.1


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Cortana - Microsoft's Siri


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Glitchy! Still in Beta...


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Now windows 8.1 Update


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Nokia Lumia 930 being introduced


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Now windows 8.1 Update


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Did they say anything specific about the update or just some bug fixes?

 

[Ilya]

Lumia 630 with dual sim


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Did they say anything specific about the update or just some bug fixes?

Some UI changes - I'll explain later.




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Some UI changes - I'll explain later.




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OK thanks looking forward to your post.

 

[Ilya]

Basically the user interface is tweaked to better support mouse and keyboard users, those without touch screen. The start screen has shutdown icon at the top, right-click now opens context-sensitive menus, etc.

I'll see if I can download the Update later tonight and play with it a bit.


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[KE4EST]

Yeah was just reading if you are a MSDN member who can get it now, the rest will have to wait until Tuesday the 7th.

 

[Ilya]

Installed the update. It's not too big: 700 MB or so. Actually a collection of 6-7 updates.



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Microsoft giveaways at the conference include Xbox One consoles!
Press get them too!



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[Ilya]

Another keynote starts shortly. I think this one will be about Microsoft Cloud solutions.


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