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Microsoft today unveiled the updated version of its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system at the world’s second largest computer show in Taipei.
Tami Reller, Chief Financial and Marketing Officer of the company’s Windows Division, said that Windows 8.1 would be available on both PCs and tablets later this year.
Speaking at the Computex show, Reller said the 8.1 update took into account input from consumers on the Windows 8 system, which has received only lukewarm reviews.
“Windows 8.1 furthers the bold vision of Windows 8 by responding to customers' feedback and adding new features and functionality that advance the touch experience and mobile computing’s potential,” she said.
Antoine Leblond, Corporate Vice-President of Windows Program Management, demonstrated the upgraded system, which included enhancements in areas, including platform personalisation and search.
Microsoft Corp has been working hard over the past two years to cope with the rise of tablet computing, and the resulting erosion in PC sales.
Microsoft’s own tablets have a 4 per cent market share, far behind that of industry leader Apple. They have been available for seven months.
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