New Microsoft Web Browser Coming For Windows 10, Could Replace Internet Explorer

According to ZDNet, a new Microsoft web browser could replace internet explorer when Windows 10 launches.

As of now, the browser is codenamed Spartan, which is a lot different than Internet Explorer 12 – what one would normally expect from Microsoft.

Spartan will look and operate a lot like Chrome and Firefox, though it will keep to Microsoft’s current web technology.

The software will use Chakra JavaScript engine and Trident rendering engine – soon switching to Webkit, the same engine used in Apple Safari. Even Google has moved to Webkit.

ZDNet says that Internet Explorer will not completely vanish. IE will still be bundled with Windows 10 for “backward compatibility reasons.” That means the company is releasing two browsers on their next operating system, which will give users choices.

Not a lot is known about Windows 10, but there are a few demo versions out there. Microsoft has scheduled their next big event for the system for January 21st, which should give us more information on the features.

A huge number of executives are attending the January event, and the company will be live-streaming everything. It’s very likely that a lot more information on Windows 10 and how it works on PCs, tablets, phones, and the Xbox One will be revealed.

It’s unclear how long Microsoft’s new browser has been in the making, so it may or may not be unveiled in January. For all we know, Spartan could be in the beginning stages of development, which would prevent it being available on the beta version.

Internet Explorer has had some trouble lately, especially with security issues. Because of that, the numbers of users staying dedicated to the browser is declining. According to ATYM, 34% of respondents use IE, which is lower than Chrome and Firefox. More people, however, do use IE more than Apple’s Safari and Opera.

A new Microsoft web browser may change things up. It just might be possible for Spartan to get to Chrome and Firefox’s level.

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New Microsoft Web Browser Coming For Windows 10, Could Replace Internet Explorer