ZDNet describes the experience as follows, “It will let you resize snap view panes to be the size that makes the most sense for the task at hand.the new snap view is reported to allow pinning up to four apps on the screen at once.” Windows 8.1 will allow Metro UI apps to run in whatever screen split ratios you want, you can also split the screen between four apps. However, the apps aren’t split 50/50 it’s 33/66. The new Modern UI in Windows 8 allows you to run apps side-by-side. TechCrunch has confirmed with Microsoft that “you will have the option to boot directly into the desktop” and a Start Button will also return (though it’s a simplified version.) In Windows 8, the traditional desktop UI has always been a click away it looks like an app, but clicking on it will bring you back to a Windows 7-esq experience. One of the most radical features introduced in Windows 8 was the Modern UI with its touch-centric navigation and apps, new design language and more. BGR also points out other aesthetic additions, “Windows 8.1 will deliver more personalization options with more background colors and new animated wallpapers that move as you scroll through the Start screen, called motion accents.” In Windows 8, Live Tiles are limited to two sizes, 8.1 adds two more sizes. The Start Screen in the Modern UI allows you to pin Live Tiles, which are simply shortcuts to your apps that update with information from the corresponding app. (For all the news check out this blog post and video. Here’s a quick recap of the 8 big features people are buzzing about. It’s more user-friendly, personal, productive and efficient. At Microsoft’s developer event titled “BUILD,” Microsoft unveiled its latest operating system, Windows 8.1.
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