While no one knows for sure, the rumours are, and Microsoft’s historical release pattern, predicts that the next version of Office will enter Beta 1 at the January 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.
The beta at CES will likely show off the new “Metro” styled interface with an emphasis on simplicity and pen/touch screen input.
WinRumors is showing the simplified interface below. You can read their full story HERE.
With CES started has anyone seen any details of a potential beta launch this month?
I have not… but I understood we will see the beta in Feb 2012