Windows 9 (Threshold) Technical Preview screenshots leak from build 9834, reveals new features

[vnoctober]

Well it's about time! Screenshots of Windows 9 (Threshold) build 9834 have leaked onto the internet, finally showing off a number of new changes which WinBeta and other sources have spoken about. The screenshots reveal the updated Start Menu, windowed Modern-UI apps, taskbar, notifications center and much much more.

WinBeta has been in contact with a number of our sources regarding these screenshots and we can confirm these screenshots are legitimate. They align with builds previously seen by us, and a public leak of screenshots can mean an actual leak of the build is imminent, considering the build is in partner hands and not within the walls of Microsoft.

A few features such as new interactive live tiles and folders within the tile-UI do not appear to be present in this build, but considering those features aren't supposed to arrive until after the preview launches, this makes a lot of sense. This build includes the beginnings of an updated UI too, with window borders being removed to add a clean effect across the board.

What are your thoughts on the current look of Windows Threshold? Do you like it? Leave us your commets below and let us know. Stick around at NSANE for more news regarding Windows Threshold, including a leak which could happen very soon now that screenshots have hit the web!

View more Screen shots: http://imgur.com/a/308iO#3

Via: Winbeta.org

[Luaine]

Its looking Nice ! And the release date ?

[GreyJr]

And the release date ?

Late September for all I know.

[exitrade]

And the release date ?

Late September for all I know.

That time is beta release.

[vnoctober]

Only 1 GB RAM for x64 version. Wow!!! :lol:

[L0rdX3ntris]

This should have been Windows 8.

[GreyJr]

And the release date ?

Late September for all I know.

That time is beta release.

Yup. He didn't make it clear.

[jimmyjazz]

Nice stuff, clean and with no window borders!!!

[Everyone]

IMHO it has the same ugly looks of a white-pale, anorexically skinny teenage girl's ass, just like 8 has.

[amor.love]

really liking the fact there's no borders in this (and possibly a return of shadow? it looks like wider, softer tone). it's strange how just removing the borders makes 'flat' look a lot more appealing.

not sure if the notication center would be very helpful though, other than emails maybe, or maybe it'll be more useful for metro apps.

i wonder if we'll be able to remove all the 'metro' tiles from the start menu, or have to show a min. ammount.

[SPECTRUM]

still no aero glass ? -.-

[SabotaSe]

Awesome... :photo:

[Gamkutopolowk]

this should windows 8.2

[manju]

Only 1 GB RAM for x64 version. Wow!!! :lol:

VMon laptop?! energy icon points to battery

[GRiM]

Looking really good. Loving the new start menu! :)

[RobrPatty]

Can't stand the flat look...but eventually Mr. Grimm will make themes for it. Now just sit back and wait for a leak.Probably WZOR will come thru again.

[Whoopenstein]

I'm sorry - It still doesn't look as good as XP or 7. It looks all flat - almost like it should be Windows 4.5 or something . . .