This is what the new browser will look like in Windows 10

Jan 8, 2015 07:51 GMT  ·  By

Windows 10 is very likely to come with a new browser, but contrary to what people expect, this wouldn’t be a new version of Internet Explorer but a completely fresh application that’s internally codenamed Spartan.

Today, Neowin published what seems to be the very first screenshot with Spartan in action, and even though it’s blurry, the photo still provides us with a short glimpse of what the upcoming browser could look like when it hits the market in the fall of this year.

At this point, the browser is still in development stage, so many things could change until it’s released in final form, but there’s no doubt that Microsoft is ready to fully embrace a complete overhaul of the default Windows browser, so new looks are very likely to be part of the product.

Google Chrome-like appearance

As you can see for yourselves in this leaked screenshot, Spartan is very likely to adopt a look that reminds us of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, with rectangular tabs and a very flat design that perfectly fits Microsoft’s modern approach.

Obviously, this would be a huge step forward after so many years with Internet Explorer and a look that hasn’t changed for a long time, but while this new version is dramatically different from the previous browser, it could also bring more users on board.

It’s no secret that Microsoft still tries to fight the negative perception over Internet Explorer, and the development team confirmed in 2014 that Redmond had even considered a name change at some point in order to convince more users to try its browser.

Debut expected in Windows 10 RTM

Even though Microsoft is showcasing early builds of its new features in Windows 10 Technical Preview, Spartan might not make it to the market until the final version of the operating system is ready, which, according to sources, should happen in the fall of 2015.

Until then, Microsoft is internally working on and testing Spartan, and as things seem to go right now, this is very likely to be one of the key features of the new operating system that would certainly convince more people to try Windows 10.

Internet Explorer new vs. old (2 Images)

This is what Spartan could look like
Current Internet Explorer
Open gallery