How Windows 8 beats iOS?

Windows 8 Consumer Preview was unveiled last month at MWC 2012. Looking at features offered by this new OS from Redmond camp, there is no doubt that it is going to create history. Tablet manufacturers have already announced Windows 8 tablets that are due in latter part of 2012. On the basis of this announcement, we have pointed out how Windows8 tablet can beat world’s most successful tablet, the iPad. Here are 8 reasons why we think Windows 8 can beat the iPad.

1. Designed For Customers

Windows8′s metro UI has always been in discussion since its announcement. This tiled interface can be completely customized as per user’s choice. You can add any photo to tile, you can move any tile to any position and can group together likewise tiles. With Windows8, you name the customization and its possible. Unfortunately, iPad lacks this kind of personalization.

2. Multitasking

 You literally don’t have to double tap while on Windows 8 Start Screen. If you want to close the app, just slide it downwards and throw out of screen. Run through many tiles with smoothly sliding fingers on the screen from left to right. All running apps can be easily seen by pulling finger into screen from left side. It will bring forward a thumbnail view showing all running apps. Cool, isn’t it?

3. People App- Not Just an Address Book

People app is your one point access for person’s contact details. And it doesn’t just include his address, phone number but links to his Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live IDs. Also, it integrates all duplicate contacts into one thus avoiding any confusions in the future. A contact in People App will also show up updates from Facebook and Twitter.

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4. Easily Accessible Settings

While on iOS, changing Wi-Fi setting is tedious. You have to close the app currently running and then go into settings to get the access. In Windows8, it is as simple as sliding your finger on the screen. From right side of screen, just swipe in your fingers towards left and there is a icon of setting. Inside, you can change anything from volume to switching to new network.

5. Access and Attach Files

Windows8 file packer makes it very easy to attach files to outgoing mails. Selecting more than one files is also easy and it is also accessible for third party apps. In iOS, attaching files to outgoing messages is very tedious; let go off third party apps!

6. Snap Feature

In this era of multitasking, we never usually work on just one program at given time. Many of you must have music playing in background while reading this article.  In Windows8, you can easily change size of running app in order to fit it beside an app already present on screen. Size usually reduces to one third or two third of total screen size. In commercial version of Windows8, we can expect even smaller sizes.

7. IE 10

No matter what are your previous experiences with Internet Explorer are, this version is going to wipe them off for sure! It is one of the fastest and secure browser running and as compared to Safari on iPad, it load any website faster. Also, it is provided many touch sensitive functions like closing all tabs at once by single tap.

8. Xbox

Last but not the list feature that beats iOS is built-in XBox in Windows8. If you are a Xbox gamer, Xbox Live app is made for you. It creates your 3D avatar and keeps track of records in games you are playing. You can even use this app to download games with the help of marketplace. Though right now this app doesn’t work in full flesh, we can definitely see some improvements.

There are some cons in Windows8 where iOS leads the way. However, these features are enough to catch attention of normal user. Once Windows8 tablets will be available in market, picture will become more clear.

Gaurav Kulkarni

Technology fan and admin of Teknowlodgy.com. Love to learn new things about technology and present them through website for readers. A Google lover and gadget reviewer.

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