At IFA Berlin, Microsoft has announced that the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will start rolling out from 17th October. Also, at the event Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group announced that the Windows Mixed Reality headsets will start rolling out along with the Fall Creators Update.
Excited to deliver the next major update to Windows 10: Fall Creators Update coming Oct. 17! https://t.co/WDCn6zjgIP pic.twitter.com/BduYY7ctZs
— Terry Myerson (@tmyerson) September 1, 2017
With the new update, Microsoft is introducing a new photos experience that will let you tell your story like never before using photos, videos, and 3D effects. The update also brings some enhancements in gaming, security, accessibility, and immersive new experiences made possible by Windows Mixed Reality. Also, the update will bring cloud clipboard feature that works across Windows, iOS and Android, OneDrive Files on Demand, apps on the Windows Store including iTunes. With Cloud Clipboard or the universal clipboard, you can seamlessly copy and paste between your smartphone and PCs.
With the Fall Creators Update, for those with Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that impacts the brain’s ability to control your muscles. The one muscle it doesn’t impact, are the eyes. A new feature Eye Control implements incredible eye-tracking technology that lets you type, and operate a mouse just using your eyes, this is life changing technology for those with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Windows Mixed Reality headsets
A variety of Windows Mixed Reality headsets and motion controllers will be available this in fall from Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, with headsets starting at $299.
- Acer will offer their Windows Mixed Reality Headset with motion controllers. When the headset is paired with the controllers you can take advantage of the full position and rotational tracking in the headset to easily create content or play games.
- ASUS Windows Mixed Reality headset will be available in Spring of 2018 and will offer a unique design with a pattern of hundreds of 3D polygons and glossy tone-on-tone effect.
- The Dell Visor features high-resolution 1440 x 1440 LCD panels for a sharp and smooth 360° panoramic experience for an “as-if-you-are-there” view. It’s thoughtfully engineered for comfort and convenience with well-cushioned head and face padding that allow for comfortable wear, even for users who wear glasses.
- The HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset will also be bundled with motion controllers to provide great Mixed Reality experiences.
- The Lenovo Explorer headset is ergonomically designed and optimized for comfort so you can immerse yourself in mixed reality experiences for longer periods.
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