The upcoming Windows 8 refresh will pack several Start Screen improvements

Mar 25, 2013 06:10 GMT  ·  By

Just like we told you a few hours ago, an early build of Windows Blue got leaked on the Internet, thus allowing users to try out the first Windows 8 major refresh a lot sooner.

Now a video showing the upcoming Blue in action reached the web too, this time revealing some pretty interesting details about both the Start Screen and the pre-installed apps.

As you can see for yourselves in this clip, Windows Blue has been installed on a touch-capable device, which confirms that Microsoft plans to bring the upgrade to all Windows 8 platforms. The Start Screen is very likely to be enhanced with support for new gestures, so now you can easily browse the installed apps by swiping up and down.

In addition, it appears that Microsoft will install some new Modern apps in Blue, including an alarm tool and new audio utilities.

More details on the Windows Blue upgrade and a large photo gallery with the leaked build are available here.