The IE browser was officially replaced by Spartan

Spartan browser in addition to the usual features, when released will be equipped with Microsoft 3 other outstanding features are reading mode, notes right on the browser and virtual assistant Cortana.

The IE browser was officially replaced by Spartan

The Spartan browser will officially replace the Internet Explorer browser to become the browser for the next "Windows user generation on Windows 10," according to Microsoft vice president Joe Belfiore. However, official images can only appear when the new version of the operating system is released in late March.

In terms of basic features, the Spartan browser has a lot of familiar features . The arrow and refresh buttons are on the left, to the url address box (search box), then the star icon (priority setting - favorite). The top right is still the X - close the web page (something Apple does against Safari). In addition, Spartan will support reading lists (save web pages for future users to read), web reading mode (truncating complex details of the web, similar to Safari) and integrated PDF reader application.

Cortana virtual assistant outstanding features of Spartan browser

However, the main star of Spartan will be the virtual assistant Cortana. Thanks to Cortana, the Spartan browser will know the user's schedule information and display it in the search box on the browser window. Cortana will also collect additional information about the website users visit or automatically give smart suggestions. For example, if a user visits the website of a famous store, Cortana will suggest automatic bookings.

The web browsing experience on Spartan will be minimized to " focus on the content" of the site , according to Microsoft's vice president, Joe Belfiore. Microsoft doesn't even show familiar features like bookmarks. However, the Spartan tabs will be provided with a preview feature to make it easier for users to switch tabs.

Direct notes feature of Spartan web browser

With the vision of turning Windows 10 into an operating system for all devices, Microsoft will give Spartan browser the ability to take notes right on web content using the touch screen and stylus . Of course, users can also use keyboard and mouse to make notes. All notes are automatically updated to OneDrive.

Most importantly, the software giant will have to prove that the new engine Edge will increase processing capabilities, making the Spartan browser faster loading pages , or at least not losing to competitors. This is IE's critical weakness with the old Trident engine. If you are left behind in the browser segment, it may start to fail more seriously than the Windows 10 operating system, the unified platform for all devices, from phones, tablets to PCs and beyond.