Join us January 21st to hear about next Windows 10 chapter

On Wednesday, January 21^st2015– we will be holding an event here on Microsoft’s Redmond campus where we will talk about the next chapter of Windows 10. You’ll hear directly from senior leaders from the Operating Systems Group including Terry Myerson, Joe Belfiore and Phil Spencer who will talk about the Windows 10 consumer experience – continuing the story we began in September. You’ll also hear from our CEO Satya Nadella as well. We’re going to live webcast the event so mark your calendars! As we get closer to the event in January, watch for another blog post from me on where to tune-in and watch the live webcast. As you can imagine, we’re pretty stoked to show you what’s next for Windows 10!

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Good news.. I personally can't wait for the next build.

The invitation doesn't say that Microsoft will be showing off for the first time in public the combined Windows Phone-Windows RT Windows 10 mobile SKU that is expected to work on Intel- and ARM-based tablets, as well as Windows Phones. But that is on the agenda, my sources have said. That version of Windows 10 is not going to include a desktop, and will run Windows Store/"Metro Style" apps only, sources have said.

Microsoft also is expected by those same sources to show off the January Technical Preview (JTP) of Windows 10, which will be the next test release of Windows 10 that the company will make available to its "Windows Insider" testers. In mid-November, Microsoft released its second publicly available Windows 10 test build update (9879), which officials said would be the last Windows 10 Technical Preview update the company would deliver officially this calendar year.

Microsoft ready to show off Windows 10 mobile SKU on January 21 | ZDNet

From email sent by Gabe Aul:

Hello, Windows Insider –

It's Gabe again, with more information on the latest and greatest for the Windows Insider Program. But first, I want to thank you again for all the great feedback we are receiving from Insiders – we continue to improve Windows 10 with your input. Keep the feedback coming!

Just a reminder – if you haven't already installed Windows 10 Technical Preview, you can do it here. (If you are an IT pro, Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is here.) This is pre-release software, so check out Before you install to be sure it is right for you.

Windows 10: The next chapter (January 21, 2015)

We want you as an Insider to be among the first to hear today's announcement about our January 21 event. We'll share more about the Windows vision and the great features and benefits of Windows 10. We'll be livestreaming portions of the event, and Blogging Windows will be carrying blog posts that you'll want to see. Use the Insider Hub app (more on that below) and keep reading these emails to stay current – and mark your calendar!

The Insider Hub app

◾ Included in the latest build (9879) is the new Insider Hub app. The Insider Hub is your one-stop shop for all the latest news and announcements regarding the Insider Program.

◾ Going forward, there may be news items that will be shared only through the Insider Hub. So be sure to check it frequently for new information, including notices about new features ready for you to test drive. In the Insider Hub we'll also post missions, for you to try out new features and then send us feedback.

◾ The Insider Hub isn't pinned to your Start menu/Start screen so you'll need to find it (and pin it!). Open it at least once so you'll receive notifications from the app on important news and announcements.

Info for IT pros

◾On November 20 we hosted an almost four-hour webcast through the Microsoft Virtual Academy – Windows 10 Technical Preview Fundamentals for IT Pros. During the webcast, we talked about the enterprise vision for Windows 10, as well as new features and enhancements coming in the UI, new security and identity features, new management and Windows Store capabilities, and deployment enhancements. The webcast is now available on the Microsoft Virtual Academy website.

◾ And be sure to also check out the blog posts on Windows 10 apps, management, deployment and security, with links to TechEd Europe sessions and more on these topics:

◾ Windows 10: A Store That's Ready for Business
◾ Windows 10: Manageability Choices
◾ Windows 10: Making Deployment Easier
◾ Windows 10: Security and Identity Protection for the Modern World

Info for app builders

◾App builders who are Insiders can develop applications that use AllJoyn capability in Windows 10 – download the SDK for Windows from the AllSeen Alliance. You can learn more at the MS Open Tech blog.

You'll be hearing from me again in January – in the meantime, you can follow me on Twitter, and don't forget to check out Insider Hub to stay in touch.

Thanks!

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Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft's Xbox division, will be at the Windows 10 event on January 21st to talk about Windows 10 gaming.