Microsoft is bringing the Windows 10 with a new browser Spartan that will have the most advanced features ever. Some sources said to Verge that this browser will include all that features that are normally not found in any rival browsers. This browser is specially designed to succeed the Internet Explorer and this also have a common UI in all the devices such as PCs, tablets and phones.
The most interesting features that Microsoft included in Spartan are:
Integration of Cortana digital assistance with Spartan browser is a major advantage. Microsoft has decided to use Cortana for having surface information on flights, hotel booking, package tracking and on other data. If any search is given in the Cortana browser’s address bar the result will be shown to the Spartan users as well. This integration is planned to replace all the instances of the existing Bing methods in IE.
The other feature of Spartan browser is the capability to form a group of related tabs and to annotate web pages that can be shared with your friend circle. According to ZDNet reports, third party browsers like Google chrome and Firefox will be supported by Spartan.
IE will also be included in Windows 10 but only for compatibility. The main browser of Windows 10 would be Spartan and most of the users will be accessing the net through this web browser. Microsoft is planning to make it as Windows store app that will be available in the Windows as an app and the modern version will be used for tablet and phone. Both the versions will be upgraded with time.
Microsoft’s Spartan will target and enter that market where the use of IE’s has been dropped to 25% and its browser share has an effect for other web services such as Bing, Cortana etc.
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