Microsoft has unveiled the new browser for its upcoming Windows 10 operating system. Called Project Spartan, the newest browser that Microsoft has built will eventually replace the well-known Internet Explorer. The tech company assures its legions of fans that the new browser is not merely an upgrade, but rather a brand new experience different from that offered by IE.
First, Project Spartan uses an all-new rendering engine, meaning it gets a needed boost in terms of speed and performance; being slow at times is one of the issues hounding the old browser. Also, one of the most crucial updates the new browser has is the included support for inking options. Using Project Spartan, users can type or write directly over a Web page they are viewing and share their write ups via email, social networks, or even using them directly on OneNote.
Since the new browser is integrated into Windows 10, Microsoft's proprietary virtual assistant is also available. Through Cortana, users have an always-available online help whenever they are browsing. The assistant will be in the background, giving users an unobstructed view yet always able to help with all things. This includes mundane tasks like getting directions for an establishment or pulling together a complex package with all information for autofill fields in websites. However, Microsoft plans to release Cortana in the United States first, but assures there will be a global release some time later.
Project Spartan will also feature a distraction-free reading view made popular by other apps such as Safari's Reader. This feature on the new browser for Windows 10 is integrated with an updated Reading List that collects what users want to save and read for later. Also integrated in this feature is the option to save any webpage into PDF without using any third party plugins.
The new Project Spartan browser is available now for testing in the new Windows 10 Technical Preview and can be accessed by those who already signed up for the Windows Insider program.
