Microsoft to replace IE, debut a new web browser

An anonymous source revealed that Microsoft will replace the Internet Explorer and debut a totally new web browser.

Wired reported that the sources mentioned the new web browser codenamed Spartan. The article also mentioned ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley reporting that the new web browser will is a departure from the existing Internet Explorer that has been ruling since years. She also mentioned that the browser will be light-weight and will sport a different look and feel similar to Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

However, Mary also did mention that there are possibilities that Microsoft will debut Windows 10 with both Internet Explorer and the new one alongside it.

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has lost its charm—the once most popular and widely-used and probably the only known web browser two decades ago, has been dominated by multiple ones in the market today. Apple’s Safari, Google’s Chrome, Mozilla’s Firefox and Opera are some of the popular web browsers dominating the desktop space, while Safari, Chrome and Android browsers are dominating the mobile space.

The new web browser, codenamed Spartan, will address both the platforms, according to Mary, however, she is not sure if it will work, or be available on other platforms.

Wired also reports that according to Microsoft, CEO Satya Nadella realizes that a software should run on more than just the Windows platform. A few months ago, Microsoft had released the Office for Apple iPads, and has also recently acquired Acompli, a startup company, which deals with an email client for both Android and iOS.