Microsoft’s next operating system, codenamed Windows 8, will properly release sometime in 2012. For now the company has is revealing a lot about their upcoming PC OS. But thanks to leaked document, we know more about Windows 8 than Microsoft would prefer.

Through some recent leaked news we learned that Microsoft plans to create an applications store for Windows 8, much like the iTunes App Store for iPhone. Microsoft plans to keep authorized programs in their store so Windows users can get programs that have Microsoft’s seal of approval. Through some latest leaked news, it seems that the Windows Store is not the only thing Microsoft will be picking up from Apple.

The latest leaked documents refer to an April presentation shown by Microsoft at a meeting with computer makers. One of the slides was titled “How Apple Does It: A Virtuous Cycle” and it clearly mentioned Apple’s products and their simplicity. The slide mentioned that Apple’s products will of high quality yet uncomplicated for users to enjoy.

Other Apple-inspired features which Microsoft plans to incorporate in Windows 8 include a faster response time through a new power management procedure. The default power scheme will send the computer into a hibernation-like state from which it will be faster to reboot than the complete restart process.

In addition to the Windows Store and faster response times, Windows 8 will also feature integrated web applications, improved digital media support (including AVC HD and 3D video), USB 3.0 support, and Bluetooth 3.0 support.

Microsoft plans to offer all these features within a single Windows package while keeping things as simple as they can. It is good to see that Microsoft is finally adopting the reason of Apple’s success: simplicity.

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