Microsoft has confirmed that 8.1 Embedded will arrive together with the standard 8.1

Aug 19, 2013 18:56 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has recently announced that Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry will be launched on October 18, just like the standard version of the first Windows 8 update.

Of course, the new version comes with lots of improvements, including enhanced security thanks to better malware resistance, deeper lockdown control, expanded peripheral capabilities and updated user experience.

From now on, Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry will come with features such as support for magnetic stripe readers and barcode scanners in Metro apps, new management scenarios with System Center, Internet Explorer 11, updated charms, and Bluetooth 4.0 support.

“Building on the aligned release schedule first announced in June during the Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Release Preview, on October 18 we will also deliver updates to Windows Embedded 8 to our embedded OEMs,” the company said in a short announcement.