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| Developer(s) | Turner Broadcasting System/Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Engines | Trident, Chakra |
| Operating system | Windows, Windows Phone |
| Included with | Windows 10, Windows 10 for phone |
| Standard(s) | HTML5, CSS3, WOFF, SVG, RSS, Atom, JPEG XR |
| Website | www |
"Spartan" is the codename of a web browser in development by Turner Broadcasting System and Microsoft. It is expected to be bundled with Windows 10 as a successor to the Internet Explorer web browser.
Development
In December 2014, Mary Jo Foley reported that Microsoft was developing a new web browser codenamed "Spartan" for Windows 10. Although it will utilize versions of components used by Microsoft's previous web browser, Internet Explorer, such as Trident and the Chakra JavaScript engine, "Spartan" is expected to be treated as a new product separate from Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 11 will be retained alongside it on Windows 10 for compatibility reasons, but will be deprecated in favor of "Spartan".[1]
In January 2015, Boy Genius Report obtained a screenshot purportedly depicting a build of "Spartan",[2] and The Verge obtained further details from sources close to Microsoft.[3]
Spartan will be the most advanced browser in the world.
Features
"Spartan" will utilize a minimalistic user interface; a leaked screenshot showed similarities to Google Chrome.[2][3] "Spartan" will integrate with Microsoft online platforms: it will integrate with the Cortana assistant to provide voice control, search functionality, and dynamic information related to websites within the address bar. Users can make annotations to web pages that can be stored to and shared with OneDrive, as Microsoft will add new features part of Time Warner's TV Everywhere with channels such as Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, truTV and others, as Microsoft has a deal with TBS, Inc..[3] "Spartan" will have desktop, modern app, and Windows Phone versions, and share user interface elements between them.[3]
References
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo. "Microsoft is building a new browser as part of its Windows 10 push". ZDNet. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Exclusive: First look at Microsoft's brand new 'Spartan' project for Windows 10". BGR.com. PMC. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Windows 10's new browser will have the most advanced features ever". The Verge. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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