The V3 team ponders what features would boost the appeal of the next version of Windows     

It may seem like Windows 8.1 was only released a short while ago, but Microsoft has apparently set itself the goal of delivering Windows 9 by April 2015, if the rumours and leaks coming out of Redmond can be believed.

With PC sales still declining and many vendors pointing the finger at Windows 8 and 8.1 for putting buyers off, Microsoft has its work cut out to correct the perceived shortcomings in its platform and make Windows 9 as compelling as previous versions such as Windows XP and Windows 7.

With this in mind, we've put together a list of things we think Windows 9 should have in order to stem the tide of buyers opting for an iPad or a Chromebook instead.

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