Microsoft has finally announced the lighter version of its Windows OS, named Windows Lite. The company will launch the Windows Lite at its Build Developer Conference later this year in May.
A report on Petri mentions Microsoft’s plan to release the Windows Lite. Windows Lite is reportedly being built on Windows Core OS which is a universal OS for all Windows devices. Microsoft is also reported to drop the term ‘Windows’ from its lighter OS and might release the product as just ‘Lite’. It is being reported that Microsoft wants to launch ‘Lite’ as its standalone OS, without any affiliation with Windows 10.
The features Windows Lite will come with include instant-on switch, long battery life, and simple software updates. The user interface of the Windows Lite will also be minimalistic and simple. It will support apps from the Microsoft store and progressive web apps (PWAs), similar to Chrome OS. Nevertheless, the Chrome OS uses the Chrome browser as the UI and supports Chrome apps including Android apps.
As seen on Chrome OS, the Windows Lite will also deliver user experience based on single app usage. The experience will not focus on multitasking.
On the hardware compatibility front, the Windows Lite will run on two types of devices codenamed ‘Centaurus’ and ‘Pegasus’. Centaurus refers to dual-screen devices, presumably foldable smartphones.
Microsoft is also reported to be working on its own Centaurus device which will run Windows Lite. The company is reportedly working on its own foldable smartphone under the codename ‘Andromeda’. Pegasus devices, on the other hand, refers to different styles of laptops available these days.
The company is planning to license the OS to all its partners. We are expecting to hear more about the Lite OS from Windows at the company’s Build Conference which will take place later this year.
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