14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 9 is still in everyone's minds these days, even though Windows 8.1 is still a new operating system, but the number of changes to be made in the next major release clearly makes it a lot more appealing to users.
DeviantArt user 34moiso, who created plenty of other Windows 9 concepts, has imagined this new promotional advert for the upcoming operating system, envisioning some of the features that could be part of the release.
As you can see for yourself by clicking on the adjacent image, Windows 9 could bring back the Start Menu, but also a notification area that would include all alerts sent by apps and the operating system.
At the same time, Microsoft's Windows 9 could include Cortana, a voice assistant that's expected to be part of a future Windows Phone release, as well as a redesigned desktop with support for Metro apps and a modern version of the Start Menu.
Of course, this is only a concept, so it's hard to believe that all these features could be part of the new operating system, but it's still a sign that users really need some major improvements in Windows 9.
As far as rumors are concerned, recent reports have hinted that Microsoft is looking into ways to bring back the Start Menu into a future Windows version, which could be either an update for the existing Windows 8.1 or a full release such as Windows 9.
What's more, Redmond is indeed planning to make Metro apps a bit more useful for all users, so it might allow adopters of its new OS to run them outside the Modern UI and directly on the desktop. Such an option, together with the new Start Menu, would clearly be proof that Microsoft has learned its lesson and is now trying to focus a bit more on consumer feedback.