Microsoft announces "creators update" for Windows 10
The update, coming in early 2017, includes new features for augmented and virtual reality gaming
Terry Myerson, Microsoft Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group speaks about Microsoft's Windows 10 "Creators Update" at a live Microsoft event in the Manhattan borough of New York City, October 26, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
NEW YORK CITY:
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced a free "creators update" to its Windows 10 operating system for computers.
The update, coming in early 2017, includes new features for augmented and virtual reality gaming, said Terry Myerson, Microsoft's executive vice president for the Windows and devices group, at a product launch event in New York.
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It also lets users on mobile devices take three-dimensional photos by scanning an object as they walk around it.
Microsoft also is launching "Paint 3D" to allow for the editing of photos and other designs in three dimensions.
The operating system update comes as the Windows and mobile business is struggling.
Revenue for the unit fell 1.8 percent last quarter to $9.29 billion, Microsoft said last week. It forecast the division's sales at up to $11.6 billion for this quarter, well below year-earlier results of $12.7 billion.
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Nonetheless, Microsoft is riding high on its fast-growing cloud business, which companies can use to host their websites, apps or data.
Shares of Microsoft have doubled since August 2013, with Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella restoring investor confidence by focusing on mobile and cloud computing rather than PCs.
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced a free "creators update" to its Windows 10 operating system for computers.
The update, coming in early 2017, includes new features for augmented and virtual reality gaming, said Terry Myerson, Microsoft's executive vice president for the Windows and devices group, at a product launch event in New York.
Microsoft to increase UK prices of enterprise products, citing falling pound
It also lets users on mobile devices take three-dimensional photos by scanning an object as they walk around it.
Microsoft also is launching "Paint 3D" to allow for the editing of photos and other designs in three dimensions.
The operating system update comes as the Windows and mobile business is struggling.
Revenue for the unit fell 1.8 percent last quarter to $9.29 billion, Microsoft said last week. It forecast the division's sales at up to $11.6 billion for this quarter, well below year-earlier results of $12.7 billion.
Is Microsoft revamping its Paint tool for Windows 10?
Nonetheless, Microsoft is riding high on its fast-growing cloud business, which companies can use to host their websites, apps or data.
Shares of Microsoft have doubled since August 2013, with Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella restoring investor confidence by focusing on mobile and cloud computing rather than PCs.