In the recently concluded CES 2015, Microsoft took center stage with the launch of the new Windows 10 operating system, which has come in to take the place of the ill-fated Windows 8.
In almost every aspect or angle you come across Windows 10, there is a huge feeling that Microsoft is coming up with something new that is set to make changes to almost every aspect in which it is involved. Windows 10 is set to revolutionize everything and it’s a huge reflection on how the future of technology is set to come along with a bunch of changes.
Microsoft is a believer of technology of the future and the introduction of Windows 10 is just an indicator of the efforts this company has put down on this operating system. One thing that will lead the revolution is how the OS works or rather, Microsoft’s ideology of a “One Platform”, which is expected to be a game changer when it comes to the gadgetry world.
A Change in Trends is Looming
It has become a common thing to find mobile applications making their way into the computing world. This is because the developers of these applications are aware of the fact that even though their major target is the mobile industry, the PC world has one of the largest markets which they can easily take huge advantage of.
Skype has been there since 2003 and it started as a PC app. WhatsApp and Viber on the other hand have just come in recently, with the former starting operations in 2009, while the latter followed up later, in 2010. However, both applications started as mobile apps but now they can be found on PCs, with WhatsApp jumping into this bandwagon just recently with a WhatsApp Web PC client.
Windows 10 is set to offer users with a new experience with applications where all apps can be used across all platforms, be it a PC, a tablet, or a smartphone, as long as it’s running on Windows 10. So, let’s take a look at three of the best instant messengers in the industry and how they are going to be impacted by the introduction of Windows 10 as a “One Platform” operating system.
Skype
Skype is of course the greatest beneficiary of this new Windows 10 upgrade. Being a product of Microsoft itself, Skype for Windows 10 will come with major improvements that will ensure this app keeps its place as the leading VoIP service provider across the globe.
One good thing for Skype users running on Windows 10 is that this OS will come with very strong integration of this app, where users won’t need to download the app before they can use and instead, they just have to proceed and sign in or sign up. Most probably, Skype for Windows 10 will come with a new format and new features in an effort to fend off the tough competition that is coming from Viber.
Viber
There are reports surfacing suggesting that Viber free calling app will be releasing a new version dedicated for the new Windows 10 very soon. When this Microsoft OS is released, users of Viber should expect a new version, almost very different from the one used in Windows Phone.
According to these reports, Viber is implementing some major changes in the app, especially with its format so as to ensure that its design fits well with that of the new Windows 10. It is expected that the new version will ensure there is seamless connection between the app installed on different gadgets – a smartphone and a PC.
As earlier noted WhatsApp recently launched a PC version of this highly popular application and named it WhatsApp Web. Even though this web client has some limitations with respect to functionality; for instance, it only supports Chrome web browser, it’s not compatible with iOS devices, among other things; there is ongoing rumor that WhatsApp is working on another native client for PC users and with this application, WhatsApp users will able to access newer features like free voice and video calling.
These are still in the realm of speculations and there is no confirmation of it whatsoever; better still, there are some huge changes that are lined up for WhatsApp users when Windows 10 finally comes out.
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