Welcome to Episode 110.  With this mornings release of Windows 8.1 RTM via the Windows Store we of course kick this show off talking a little Windows 8.1 and about the upgrade experience, new apps and other highlights relating to the OS update.

From the Windows 8.1 stuff we move into other Windows 8.1 news relating to the Enterprise, new OEM hardware and a round up of the opinions and reviews that came out today with Windows 8.1.

Some other items that get discussed include:

  • Joe Belfiore talks Windows Phone
  • Windows Phone finally has an Early Preview program for updates to the mobile OS
  • Fresh Paint gets updated on Windows Phone
  • Microsoft decides to give away more software
  • Xbox One is already one of the Top 10 breakthrough products of the year
  • Halo 3 for free
  • New Friends App and Multiplayer features on Xbox One video
  • Angry Birds arrives directly to Windows Phone in December
  • Best Buy’s Surface trade in program
  • Free eBook about Windows 8.1 from Ed Bott
  • Timelapse of Space Shuttle Endeavour’s  journey to California

Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

Date Produced: 17 October 2013

Length: 36:07

Format: MP3, 128KBPS

Size: 35.3MB

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