Microsoft has allegedly hidden Windows development plans behind a veil of secrecy. Perhaps the firm thinks that it can build more excitement about new product if the features stay more of a surprise. Or perhaps the firm is attempting to prevent any more embarrassing headlines when it pulls previously promised features: you can't delay what you haven't announced.

If Apple can turn its development plants into a Fort Knox to prevent information leaks, Microsoft should be able to follow suit. But hard- and software developers rely on this information to build their future product. Apple gets away with its tight-lippedness  because it controls its own hardware. But outside OEMs and peripheral makers are the main source of Microsoft's success.

Besides, the published list merely provided an overview of features that users would like to see. In no way does if reflect the feature that Microsoft is looking to implement.