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Microsoft all but confirms it shelved the Surface Mini

Even before the Surface Pro 2 was released, rumors suggested Microsoft was working on a Mini version of its Windows tablet. Such talk spilled over into 2014 and by mid-year, we were certain we'd see the smaller slate show up on stage during Microsoft's "small gathering" on May 20.

Instead, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 3 in what's been described as a last-minute decision to hold back the Mini.

Was the Mini ever even a real tablet to begin with or was it simply the creation of rumor?

All signs suggest it was indeed real and was to be unveiled at the May 20 event. For example, the Surface Pro 3 user guide is littered with references to the Mini - clearly not a typo or an overlook.

So, where does that leave the Mini now?

Microsoft's recent earnings report sheds a bit of light on the matter. In the hardware section, the company notes that its current year cost of revenue included Surface inventory adjustments resulting from their transition to newer generation devices and a decision to not ship a new form factor.

That new form factor likely refers to the Surface Mini. And if that's the case, it sounds a lot like Microsoft has officially killed off the device for good. The only question that reminds is, why exactly did Microsoft decide to pull the Mini from the May 20 event and shelf it permanently?

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Microsoft confirms Windows will merge into one operating system

Speaking in an earnings call today, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed that in the next version of Windows, the company will amalgamate the current three versions of Windows into the one operating system.

Nadella said that the one operating system will cover all screen sizes, ranging from desktops and laptops, to tablets and smartphones. While he didn't specify what this version of Windows is called, previous rumors have indicated it goes by the codename 'Threshold', effectively making it Windows 9.

It was also revealed that Microsoft has internally restructured the company since the departure of Steve Ballmer, with Nadella saying the company now has "one team with a common architecture".

While the next version of Windows will be a singular operating system, it'll still be sold in different versions, some with a subset of the features to suit the particular device. For example, it's expected that the Windows Phone and Windows RT versions of Threshold will not include the desktop, but will run universal Windows apps also available for desktop systems.

The latest rumors claim Windows 9 will launch in early 2015. One of the features that will make a comeback for desktop users is the Start menu, recently pictured in leaked screenshots. Nadella said there will be more announcements surrounding future versions of Windows in the coming months, but didn't go into detail.

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