![]() ![]() Basically, if you’re looking for an answer, it’s not clear that the revised Search is going to deliver what you’re looking for. Frankly, if you’re used to living within a Google text-based environments, the gush of multimedia is going to feel a little overwhelming. Microsoft has revamped the Search app to give results a more “app-like” feel, with a flood of text, images, related searches, and other content. Note that Microsoft’s video doesn’t actually show off anything in the Desktop, so you don’t see anything in regards to the new Start button there. Harris also notes that the larger format could display several emails or a whole day’s worth of appointments. ![]() It’s hard to see how this will make much a difference to power users, but those who want to pin more apps to the Start screen (without having to scroll, scroll, scroll) will probably find this useful. Microsoft also resized the tiles that are available within the Windows Start screen to include larger and smaller formats. It’s a small touch, but for those who are still unfamilar with Windows 8, this could be a real winner. Granted, you could end up showing the world (and your coworkers) some Hangover-styled shots, but in general I’ve been very impressed by how the Facebook app for Windows Phone already does this. According to Harris, the new lock screen automatically pulls photos from your PC, your phone, and SkyDrive. ![]()
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