Microsoft takes on Chrome OS with Windows 10 SMay 2, 2017 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Microsoft is set to launch a low-cost laptop running a new version of its Windows operating system later today, May 2, The Independent said. The Surface Laptop is reportedly being lined up as a direct competitor to Chromebooks – cheap, slick laptops running Google’s web-focused desktop operating system. The device is expected to run Windows 10 S, a new version of Windows 10. In previous leaks, it was known as Windows 10 Cloud OS. Like Chrome OS, Windows 10 S expected to be lightweight and streamlined, designed for customers who only require access to certain core programs, such as the Edge browser and Office 365. It’ll only run Windows Store apps, so we're expecting Microsoft to announce the launch of a number of new titles too. Technology tipster WalkingCat has posted purported images of the Surface Laptop on Twitter, in Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue and Graphite Gold colour schemes. It’s also said to feature a 13.5-inch screen and an “Alcantara” keyboard made of the same soft-touch fabric that can be found on a number of Surface Book covers. Microsoft is set to unveil the Laptop this afternoon and, though nothing official has been announced, the 18 June date displayed on the screens in WalkingCat’s leaks suggests that will be when it starts shipping to customers. The company last month released the Windows 10 Creators Update, but recently warned customers not to download it manually, due to “issues”. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine |