Windows 8.1 reaches RTM, general availability expected by October 17

Microsoft has reportedly completed development on the Windows 8.1 update and signed it off as (released to manufacturing) RTM. This indicates that the final version of Windows 8.1 is headed to manufacturers, so that it can be included in devices in time for the upcoming holiday seasons later this year.

The final version of Windows 8.1 is expected to be made available to users through the Windows Store on October 17, and we can expect Microsoft will continue fine tuning the platform before it reaches our computers.

Windows Phone 7.8 RTM released, update coming soon ?

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.8 is an upcoming update for Windows Phone 7.5 devices which will give users a taste of Windows Phone 8 and reports are suggesting that the update has been released to manufacturing (RTM). This of course suggest that we won't have to wait long before the update is available for download.

Previous reports suggested that the Windows Phone 7.8 update wouldn't arrive until early 2013, but based on the new information we may receive the update before the end of this month.

Windows Phone 8 has reached RTM, on its way to manufacturers and carriers

Windows Phone 8 has finally reached RTM (Released to Manufacturing) status. This means that Microsoft has completed development and the software is ready for integration into various Windows Phone 8 devices.This is welcome news considering the reports which suggested that Microsoft was running late on completing their mobile operating system.


The Windows Phone development team at Microsoft have been happy to sign off on the RTM, and they have tweeted some photos of the team signing off the RTM Signature Edition of Windows Phone 8

Windows 8 RTM available for download to developers

Microsoft is set to release Windows 8 on October 26th, meanwhile the operating system has been released to manufacturing (RTM). However if you are a developer with an MSDN Subscription or TechNet Professional Subscription, you can download Windows 8 RTM right now.

Windows Phone (Mango) 7.1 - Released to Manufacturing (RTM)

Windows Phone Mango - the first major update to the Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system has been released to manufacturing (RTM) which means it is code complete and ready for the smartphone manufacturers to start testing it on their devices on various carriers.