<p>8 Key Differences Between Windows 8 And Windows RT (click image for larger view and for slideshow)Microsoft is updating many of the apps and tools that come with Windows 8, and this week the company outlined more than 50 changes affecting everything from search and messaging to photo and music management.</p><p>The software maker plans to formally launch Windows 8 on Oct. 26.Webcasts More &gt;&gt;White Papers More &gt;&gt;Reports More &gt;&gt;</p><p>"As we get close to the general availability (GA) of Windows 8, there are many things that the Windows team and other teams at Microsoft have been doing to get ready," said Windows program management team member Gabriel Aul, in a blog post.</p><p>"Leading up to GA for Windows 8, we will be releasing updates for many of the apps that were included with the release to manufacturing (RTM) build of Windows 8 that was delivered to PC makers and to MSDN and TechNet subscribers in August," said Aul.</p><p><a href="http://www.informationweek.com/software/windows8/windows-8-apps-get-pre-launch-tweaks/240008580">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410673,00.asp">Microsoft Updates Windows 8 Apps Before Final Release</a> (PC Magazine)</p><p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/windows-8-apps-already-getting-updates-prior-to-launch">Windows 8 apps already getting updates prior to launch</a> (Examiner.com)</p><p><a href="http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles/4603/20121007/windows-8-apps-updates-official-launch-microsoft.htm">Top Windows 8 App Tweaks Ahead Of Oct. 26 Launch</a> (Mobile &amp; Apps)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d8DsfHyeLhitOBM7o0xiF7ZYIDh3M&ned=us">93 additional articles.</a></p>