Richer Application Experiences
We've kept the user interface consistent, predictable and easy to use, while adding multitouch support, scrolling, and other intuitive interaction features that take advantage of the latest PC and mobile device capabilities. With Windows 7, you have the power to build the right user experiences for your applications.
Windows 7 enables you to build applications today that will run on the PCs of tomorrow. Service-enabled software and devices, such as mobile phones, portable media players, and digital cameras, demand constant connectivity and advanced applications. Windows 7 delivers a platform for both, making it easy for you to take advantage of the functionality and features of next generation hardware, while ensuring that users are always on and always connected.
More natural user interaction
- Windows Touch, ink, gesture support, plus handwriting recognition enable new input capabilities.
- New taskbar, destinations, and shell integration enhance discoverability and usability.
- New extensible Ribbon adds Office 2007-style controls, menus, and galleries to your application.
- Rich animation framework helps you integrate smooth dynamic motion.
- Libraries enable you to find and organize data as collections of items that span multiple locations on the local computer as well as on remote computers.
Access hardware innovations
- Direct 2D/3D allow you to deliver high-fidelity graphics and media
- Multi-core support enhances application and device performance
- Sensor and Location Platform provides native support for sensors, including location sensors, such as GPS devices.
- Windows Device Experience enables rich, customizable software experiences for connected devices