It is expected that Microsoft will release Windows 8 officially (Retail) very soon. In this version touchpad gestures have been improved for laptops, Flash(Adobe) is preinstalled, new customization options for the Start screen, multi-monitor support has been improved and new Microsoft apps that will replace the current Windows Live suite have been unveiled.
Microsoft recently announced that it recognizes the problems caused by switching between Metro and the traditional desktop UI and is working on a new theme that will bridge the gap between them. Of course, there are many more apps available in Windows 8The full suite will not be finalized and fully polished until the product hits retail stores.