"Metro" is Microsoft's Code name for the user interface that they debuted with the Zune HD back in 2009 and has been a major part of their UI design language in Windows Phone as well as the upcoming Windows 8 desktop operating system.

Well, the UI isn't going anywhere but the name is. Microsoft has stopped using the Metro name for the UI effective immediately and has also asked the developers to stop using it in their apps. The reason for this is due to legal issues with a German company over the name "Metro".

Microsoft is following its schedule, Windows 8 has reached the RTM status, "RTM" means Released To Manufacturing. Microsoft's OEM partners now have the final release of Windows 8 and they can start embedding it into their new devices.

The developers will be able to download the RTM version on August 15, while a day later it will become available to the TechNet subscribers, Microsoft Partner Network members and IT Windows 8 testing organizations. Microsoft Windows 8 will be officially released on 26,October this year.

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Today, Microsoft Hardware is announcing new mice and keyboards that are designed to take advantage of Windows 8. These new mice and keyboards will help people interact with their Windows 8 PCs and devices.

They will be perfect companions to Windows 8. And I was able to get my hands on the new hardware to share my hands-on experience with you.

Prices

Microsoft launches 5 New products and Here are there prices, The Sculpt Touch Mouse ($50), Sculpt Mobile Keyboard ($50), Wedge Touch Mouse ($70), Wedge Mobile Keyboard ($80) and the Microsoft Touch Mouse ($80).

These products are all are Windows 8 Compatible and have great designs and prices too. Check out the Photo album We made to see some Hi-Res photo of the products.

Products Photo Album

The market of tablet is growing fast. Recently, Microsoft Officially announced that Windows 8 will launch on 26,October this year, Latest reports suggest that Nokia is working on its own Windows tablet, which will be running the ARM tablet version of Windows 8. So, there will be a New strong competitor in the tablet market with one of the strongest operating systems, which is offered by Microsoft.

Marko Ahtisaari, Nokia's Design Chief, who gives his statement in an interview with Finnish magazine Kauppalehti Optio. He was noted saying that

"We are still working on it. We continue to eye the tablet space with interest, but have made no specific announcements".

Microsoft has just Officially announced that Windows 8 will be released on 26,October this year.

It's pretty close, Windows 8 OS and Windows 8 devices will be released on 26,October Worldwide, Here is the Official statement from Microsoft Windows 8 Official Blog:

"October 26th, 2012! That's right! Just a few minutes ago, Steven Sinofsky announced at Microsoft's annual sales meeting that customers will be able to get Windows 8 - whether in upgrade fashion or on a new PC - starting on October 26th. Earlier this month at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Tami Reller told attendees Windows 8 would be available in October. But now everyone has a specific date to mark on their calendars. It's on mine!" - Win 8 Blog

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