Seems to me that they keep refining the kernel to make it smaller, more efficient, and safer at the same time. I think their ultimate goal is one OS across multiple devices. That's why the RT environment. From a business standpoint this would save millions in development.
What I'm having a hard time understanding is... What kind of apps really merit a cross-device interface beside something like WinRAR (in order to get companies to upgrade Windows)? There is no logical reason why someone would run a full-fledge desktop "app" on their phone.
Hi there. Depends on the size of the phone. I have a Nokia Lumia 1520, which is considered a phablet with a 6-inch screen that I run Office programs, IE, and all sorts of apps on. In fact I'm creating this post on my phone now. Although I can't attach a mobile keyboard on this model as of yet, but I'm hoping some day they'll add that feature. There are models that one can.
Actually what is even more efficient is that I'm speaking this into a note app then copy/paste it into the forum text box. I'm hoping some day we'll be able to perform this anywhere. I can speak texts on this device also.
I just posted on another thread that one out of 4 phones sold today are phablet size. Apple just released iPhone 6 Plus, which is a phablet phone. They are getting popular. A rather handy device that fits in my pocket. No need to carry around a tablet or laptop too. Phones aren't just phones anymore.
And who says that apps have to run on a desktop? They are supposedly releasing Office in the Modern UI.