Apollo Windows Phone will use the same kernel as Windows 8

Windows 8 will run on conventional PCs, tablets and should also be the foundation of Windows Phone Apollo, the next version of Microsoft's system for smartphones. The rumor, which is already old, was reinforced by 4pda.ru Russian website, which went on to publish an official document, which was removed moments later.



According to the site, Microsoft's goal is to promote parity between the platforms. With all of the systems company based on the NT kernel, the hardware requirements, authentication and management at a basic level the system can be integrated. For this, the last step is to bring to the core Windows Phone system, which should happen later this year.

The change will mainly affect application developers for Windows Phone. From the Apollo, which is scheduled for the fourth quarter. NET Compact Framework will be set aside as a function of CoreCLR, library produced by the Developer Division at Microsoft.

The source also says that the binary must be certified by Microsoft. "On the platform WOA [Windows on ARM] [...], any unsigned code can not be loaded," he says. The preventive measure to prevent the system from being contaminated and minimize compatibility issues applications ported to Windows 8, Windows Phone.