It is reported that Microsoft is considering ``an inexpensive PC subscription with advertisements''
In recent years, many people have started searching, viewing content, playing games, etc. on smartphones, and sales of PCs are declining worldwide. Meanwhile, it is reported that Microsoft, which develops Windows, an OS for PCs, is considering offering a ``low-cost PC with advertisements and subscription plans''.
What's next for Windows: Sweeping new strategy for cloud, ads, devices? | ZDNET
Microsoft mulling cheap PCs supported by ads, subscriptions • The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2022/11/02/microsoft_windows_pc_ads/
Microsoft job listing hints at low-cost PCs powered by ads and Windows 365
https://www.xda-developers.com/low-cost-pcs-powered-by-ads-and-windows-365/
In 2020, the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) promoted remote work and remote learning around the world, and PC shipments recorded the highest growth in the past decade . However, after that, the number of PC shipments declined, and in the first quarter of 2022 (January to March), it decreased by 7.3% compared to the same period of the previous year . According to the third quarter (July-September) report released in October 2022 by research firm IDC, global PC shipments declined by 15% year-on-year to 74.3 million units.
Global PC shipments decreased by 15% from the previous year to 74.3 million units, Apple only increased by 40% - GIGAZINE
The decline in PC sales will be a blow to Microsoft, which sells the OS, but overseas media are considering selling `` cloud-connected low-cost PCs equipped with advertisements and subscriptions '' in order to overcome this situation. It is reported that there may be
Overseas media ZDNet points out that Microsoft is recruiting members for a ``new Windwos incubation team'' from the job information it found. This team seems to be trying to integrate Windows 365 , a virtual desktop service that remotely operates Windwos hosted on the cloud, with a web-based shell, and to tie Windows and Windows 365 even closer.
'The foundational elements we create are the Windows experience and business, from low-cost PCs powered by advertising and subscriptions, to hardware devices directly integrated with the new cloud that is closely tied to work and life,' the job posting states. It will show the new direction of the model.'
Microsoft already offers a subscription plan ' Windows 365 Business Cloud PC ' for business that allows you to purchase Windows 365 together with a PC. In April 2022, it was announced that Windows 365 would be integrated into Windows 11, and in July Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, was appointed as the person in charge of Windows 365. Focusing on Windows 365. I'm showing the attitude to do it.
ZDNet argues that it's no surprise that Microsoft is considering bringing Windows 365 to the general public, as its small business plans are available for companies with one employee. Overseas media The Register says that introducing advertising to Windows 365 can offset part of the cost.
In recent years, Microsoft has focused on the advertising business, displaying advertisements in the mobile version of Outlook's inbox, and also announced that it will become a partner of Netflix's `` low price plan with advertisement ''.
Advertisements are displayed in the inbox of Microsoft's mail application 'Outlook' - GIGAZINE
Netflix announces partnership with Microsoft on `` low price plan with advertisement ''-GIGAZINE
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