Microsoft is providing a sneak peek at some upcoming apps and services, including support for bringing Windows apps to the TV through an Xbox One game console, and Windows software designed for low-power “Internet of Things” devices.
Oh yeah… and the Start Menu is coming back.
It won’t be ready in time for the April 8th Windows 8.1 Update, but eventually Microsoft plans to further blur the lines between classic versions of Windows and Windows 8 by bringing back the Windows start menu.
It includes a search box and pinned apps like the Windows 7 Start Menu. But there are also live tiles pinned to the menu so you can view icons, updates, and other details at a glance.