Unlike the static abstract images offered in Windows 8, the backgrounds in 8.1 include a number of subtle animations.įor example, the default background, a stylized betta fish (a motif that Microsoft has used for the last few Windows betas) has a number of bubbles coming from the fish's mouth (and yes, this is accurate although most fish do not produce bubbles since they breathe using gills, betta fish do in fact make bubbles). There are a bunch of new background options for the Start screen. This is particularly welcome for desktop apps, which unfortunately still don't support live tiles. Even at modest screen resolutions, you'll be able to pack much more information onto the screen, giving quick access to many more apps. The combination of the two new tile sizes serves both to make the Start screen a lot more customizable and a lot denser. The default Start screen also includes a bunch of small tiles for Music, Video, Games, and the Camera app.
WINDOWS 8.1 LIVE DESKTOP BACKGROUND UPDATE
That update isn't included in this preview release. Future updates to built-in apps will extend large tile support for example, an update to the Mail app will allow it to show a preview of your latest two or three mails. Support for this largest size is optional, and at the moment most apps don't support it. By default, the Weather tile takes advantage of this, using a new double-height tile size to show the forecasts for both today and tomorrow, in addition to the current conditions. In 8.1, the Start screen offers a lot more flexibility over layout and tile sizing. The differences are visible as soon as you log in. Enlarge / The new Start screen is a pleasing evolution of the old one.
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