Microsoft labels Windows 8.1 an 'update,' not an 'upgrade,' to avoid deferring revenue
'Inevitable,' says analyst in the face of conflicting reports, especially after Google delivered a high-resolution Nexus 7 for $249
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Purported name for new smartphone gets a 'C' from analysts
Regulatory filing also reveals rivals, including Apple and Google, that former Windows chief Steven Sinofsky is barred from joining
Applies existing support policy to Windows 8: Customers must upgrade within 24 months to continue receiving patches and fixes
Minus low-price strategies, Apple and Microsoft forever doomed to trail Google
Acknowledges increased risk of leaks to hackers
Puts the Apple veteran -- who retired, then returned last year -- on 'special projects'
The browser is behind Google's play for user data from as many screens as possible
