Windows 10's entry into the mobile field may pose a threat to Android?

Microsoft made several big announcements recently, one of which was the launch of Windows 10. One of its main features is that it can run across platforms - PCs, tablets and even smartphones .

For many years, Microsoft has been trying to become a global leader in mobile hardware and software. Windows 8 has many features developed for mobile devices, but the system always gives people an impression of being less perfect. Although its interface does provide users with a tablet experience, the desktop features of the old Windows have disappeared.

Windows 8 is still the latest version of the desktop system, and Microsoft had to launch another system to meet the needs of mobile devices. Windows Phone 8.1 was born in this context, and some products from Nokia, HTC and other manufacturers are equipped with this system.

The recently announced Windows 10 is full of Microsoft's ambitions - the same operating system can be installed on different types of devices and display different user interfaces.

Windows 10 will use a new browser codenamed Spartan, and Cortana is another major feature provided by the system. The Action Center provides user settings, data synchronization and notification functions across devices. Its tighter integration with Xbox will bring a more exciting gaming experience to Windows 10 PCs or tablets.

Its new unified application architecture means that developers can develop applications compatible with x86 and ARM instruction sets without too many restrictions.

Windows 10 further improves photo-related operations, including automatic organization into albums, red-eye removal, synchronization between devices, and many other features.

The new messaging app will also be able to seamlessly switch between short messages and instant messages, and the integrated Skype will bring support for video communications.

Windows 10 also provides a soft keyboard for users to click and input.

Will Android and other systems be threatened?

This is a difficult question to answer! Walk into any mobile phone store and you will see Windows Phone phones sitting in the corner, surrounded by Android and iOS devices. From this perspective, Microsoft still has a long way to go.

If Windows 10 is viewed as a service, it will be adopted by many companies and educational institutions. If Windows 10 can build a bridge between desktop PCs, tablets and mobile phones, these devices equipped with Windows will undoubtedly have a strong appeal to users from the above institutions.

For many people, Android's strength is the multitude of apps and services available in the Google ecosystem. Microsoft's growing user base for OneDrive and Outlook.com will be very interested if the company succeeds in offering those services on mobile phones.

As Microsoft further expands its services, Windows 10 will pose a major threat to Android. Although Samsung is also trying to build its own ecosystem, it is just a poor imitation of Google, and Samsung's Tizen is still struggling.

Maybe Microsoft will do the right thing with Windows 10: adjust its pricing to give it an edge over other mobile operating systems. Microsoft offers many upgrade options, and users can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. We don't know the retail price of Windows 10, but Microsoft has to face the free and open Android.

As far as the current Windows Phone and Nokia phones are concerned, they cannot pose any threat to Android. However, Microsoft has spent enough time observing and learning, and they seem to have made the right choice with Windows 10. As for whether these changes will eventually affect the market share of smartphones, let us wait and see.

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