Windows 10 Set For July Release, AMD Executive Leaks

(RTTNews) - It is now known that Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) will launch the much-awaited new version of its operating system, Windows 10, in July. The news was not announced by Microsoft, but was inadvertently revealed by the CEO of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Lisa Su.

During AMD's quarterly earnings call late last Thursday, Su spilled the beans that Windows 10 would launch in July.

In response to a question from an industry analyst, Su reportedly said, "With the Windows 10 launch at the end of July, we're watching, sort of the impact of that on the back-to-school season, and expect that it might have a bit of a delay to the normal back-to-school season inventory build-up."

While Microsoft's plans are subject to change, AMD is likely to be well-informed about Microsoft's plans as it is a large CPU and GPU maker.

Microsoft had said in mid-March that it will launch Windows 10 this summer in 190 countries and 111 languages around the world.

With Windows 10, Microsoft expects millions of its customers who still use Windows 7 to switch to the latest operating system. The company has pointed out the transition for Windows 7 users to Windows 10 will be more comfortable than the Windows 8 two years ago.

Windows 10 was unveiled on stage for the first time via a Lenovo ThinkPad YOGA 15. It includes a feature called Windows Hello, which provides instant access to a person's device through biometric authentication using their face, iris or fingerprint to unlock their device and their services.

Windows 10 also brings back the Start Menu, which was done away in the Windows 8 version. With the Start Menu users will be able to access functions and files that they use most, and also includes a new space to personalize with favorite apps, programs, people and websites.

In addition, Windows 10 features a multiple desktops function, which allows users to create and switch between distinct desktops for different purposes and projects. A new Task view button on the task bar enables one view for all open apps and files, allowing for quick switching and one-touch access to any desktop created.

Meanwhile, Microsoft's annual Build developer conference kicks off in San Francisco on April 29, and the focus of the event will likely be Windows 10.