14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft continues work on Windows 8.1, but the company is set to officially complete development of the operating system update next week when the product is expected to be shipped to OEMs in RTM form.
The tech giant remains basically tight-lipped on all these testing builds, but a new report coming via Neowin claims that OEMs are expected to get their hands on a new version as soon as this week.
While there’s no confirmed info on this, the report pretty much makes sense given the fact that Windows 8.1 is projected to reach the RTM development phase next week.
Of course, nobody can tell for sure whether Microsoft plans to make any major changes or not to future Windows 8.1 builds, but given the fact that version 9477 already seems close to RTM, the company would most likely focus on fixing bugs and performance.
Slight improvements to icons, live tiles, and the pre-installed apps are indeed possible, but overall, Windows 8.1 would probably remain unchanged until it hits the market in October.
Rumor has it that Microsoft might continue work on Windows 8.1 even after the operating system is shipped to OEMs, as the Softies want to make sure that it delivers a bug-free software.
At the same time, the tech giant is reportedly trying to give partners more time to develop products capable of running Windows 8.1. The company has already announced that it wants Windows 8.1 to spawn a new avalanche of products, including new tablets, so this short delay seems to make sense.
