It’s finally here, guys. After months of rumors and speculation regarding Microsoft’s replacement for Internet Explorer, the new web browser known as Project Spartan has finally made its way to the Windows 10 Technical Preview. The browser comes packed with many of the features we’ve been anticipating, such as Cortana integration and a distraction-free reading mode.
Few features in Windows 10 have been more anticipated than Project Spartan, but the high-profile replacement to Internet Explorer 11 has been missing from the Technical Preview. Until now. Build 10049, released today, has the full Spartan browser. That means it offers not just the rendering engine, which was technically accessible before if you knew the right trick, but also the interface with its hotly anticipated features. These include Cortana integration, the ability to markup web pages, and a reading mode that simplifies pages so that distracting page elements are no longer an issue. In addition to this trio, Microsoft has added a feedback feature into both Spartan and Internet Explorer. An emoji icon in the interface of both lets users quickly “send frowns” that provide feedback about the company’s progress and any issues impacting the browsing experience.
