New Windows 8 leak hints at SMS support, feature licensing, geo-location

Sean Buckley
S. Buckley|06.20.11
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Sean Buckley
S. Buckley
@seaniccus
June 20th, 2011
In this article: app store, AppStore, metro, Microsoft, operating system, OperatingSystem, OS, sms, tablet, tablets, video, virtual keyboard, VirtualKeyboard, windows, windows 8, Windows app store, Windows metro, Windows OS, Windows8, WindowsAppStore, WindowsMetro, WindowsOs
New Windows 8 leak hints at SMS support, feature licensing, geo-location
Considering its adoption of the Windows Phone metro style, its not surprising to hear that Windows 8's latest leaked build sports a metro-inspired virtual keyboard and traces of code that could bring SMS 3G enabled Windows 8 devices. An App store and feature licensing, however? That's interesting. Buried in the Windows 8 code, Microsoft enthusiasts have found strings that may hint at a Windows App store, and the ability to activate or deactivate certain OS features through that store. Will this be the end of "Home," "Pro," and "Ultimate" editions of Microsoft's flagship product? We wouldn't hold our breath. Still, Windows à la Carte doesn't sound half bad. Hit up the source link to see the code (and speculation) for yourself.

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