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Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps4 like Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Movies & TV. And these apps use OneDrive to back up your information and sync seamlessly across your Windows 10 devices, so you’re never far from what you need.

Windows 10 enables your apps to look and work great in all modes, on all touch PCs and tablets.5

Connect to a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to use your Windows 10 phone like a PC for getting things done or project to a larger-screen for big-time entertainment.6
Note: Continuum for phones will be available on select new premium phones coming soon.
Touch, type, pen: the choice is yours so you can use whatever works best for what you’re doing. 7

Touch
Do things like write on a webpage, swipe through your photos, and snap apps into place.

Type
When you need to get more done, use your keyboard or the touch keyboard on devices with touch.

Write
Use a pen to draw naturally, or add notes to files, sign documents, or play around with art apps.

Speak
Just by talking, you can ask Cortana to set a reminder or write an email, and chat with friends and family on Skype.8
Screen simulated, subject to change.
1 Hardware dependent.
2 Feature, content, and app availability and experience may vary by market and device.
3 Broadband internet required for some features (ISP fees apply). Xbox Live features only available with supported games in Xbox Live-supported countries, see xbox.com/live/countries. Limited number of games available in 2015 that support cross-device play; additional games to follow. Stream to one device at a time; streaming with multiplayer from Xbox One requires home network connection and Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately); Gold also required for multiplayer play on Xbox One. DirectX 12 only available with supported games and graphics chips. Game DVR only available with supported hardware. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and the Windows 10 Specifications page. Xbox One, PC/Tablet and Phone versions of games all sold separately.
4 App availability and experience may vary by market: some content sold separately.
5 App experiences may vary. Hardware dependent.
6 External monitor must support HDMI input. Continuum-compatible accessories sold separately. App availability and experience varies by device and market. Office 365 subscription required for some features.
7 Hardware dependent; some accessories may be sold separately.
8 Skype app may require a separate download. Cortana experience may vary by region and device.
9 Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.
10 Windows Offer Details
Yes, free! This upgrade offer is for a full version of Windows 10, not a trial. 3GB download required; internet access fees may apply. To take advantage of this free offer, you must upgrade to Windows 10 within one year of availability. Once you upgrade, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.
Windows 10 Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including devices you already own. Some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device and market. The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier. Features vary by device. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and the Windows 10 Specifications page.
Windows 10 is automatically updated. Additional requirements will apply over time for updates. See the Windows 10 Upgrade page for details.