Now that the main writing phase of Windows 8 Secrets is in the rearview mirror, I’m getting caught up on some technology topics I needed to temporarily put on hold in order to devote more time to writing. These include a ton of software development research related to Windows 8, Windows Phone, and Apple’s iOS, but also some general competitive analysis comparing Windows 8 with only real desktop alternative, OS X. The next version of this system, dubbed “Mountain Lion,” is currently in development and Apple is widely expected to deliver it to customers sometime this year.
