Why Apple skipped iPhone 9 and Microsoft skipped Windows 9: Why tech companies avoid number 9

If you've ever looked at the list of iPhone models or Windows versions, you might have noticed something odd. Apple went from ...
InfoWorld

Microsoft may actually be on the right track with Windows 9

Windows insider Wzor is back, tweeting and posting on the Russian site ru-board.com tantalizing hints about the next versions of Windows. ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley followed up, quoting unnamed sources ...
Digital Trends

Windows 9 will eliminate the Windows 8 Charms menu, report says

Good news, Windows 8 and 8.1 haters! Windows 9 will get rid of the Charms menu that stores Search, Settings, and other portals to the operating system’s Metro UI, a report says. The Charms menu is one ...
PC World

Windows 9 leak: How the new Start menu could backfire

The latest Windows 9 leaks, showing a Start-menu fusion of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, beg the question: Microsoft, why are you scooping ice cream over a hot dog? (Editor’s Note: It’s also worth ...
Neowin

As we near Windows 11 22H2, Windows 9 reference is still there in Dev build 22567As we near Windows 11 22H2, Windows 9 reference is still there in Dev build 22567As we near ...

Despite Windows 10 having launched over six years ago, a Windows 9 reference was found still intact in the recent Windows 11 Dev channel build 22567 system file. The file mentions Windows Blue too.
Digital Spy

Microsoft 'to unveil Windows 9 in April'

Microsoft will formally announce its Windows 9 operating system at its Build conference in April, according to a report. Tech blogger Paul Thurrott claims to have heard that the computing giant is ...