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Microsoft releases Windows 10 preview with Spartan browser
Microsoft has rolled out a new build of Windows 10 that brings to users the first look at its much-talked-about Project Spartan web browser.
Microsoft has rolled out a new build of Windows 10 that brings to users the first look at its much-talked-about Project Spartan web browser.In a recent blogpost introducing Project Spartan, Microsoft describes Spartan as a browser that is 'made for easy sharing, reading, discovery and getting things done online'."Today, we’re excited to announce that Project Spartan is available for the first time for Windows Insiders to try out as part of the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build for PCs. You can read more about the new Windows 10 Technical Preview build here, or check it out by joining the Windows Insider Program," the company wrote.In the preview, one will find a new bold design for the Project Spartan that puts the focus on the page, claims the company. Some of its features include built-in Cortana, a personal assistant to make Web browsing easier. Cortana in Spartan will be available in the US versions of this build, and more broadly later. It also comes with new inking and sharing capabilities. Project Spartan will enable users to write or type directly on the page, comment or even clip content and the share it as a 'Web Note' via mail, or a social network.However, these features are still in an early, incomplete state. The company is also willing to get feedback from customers to improve it further. "It’s important to note we’ll have more features and many improvements coming to Project Spartan before we make it broadly available. This preview is NOT a polished, ready-for-everyone release. For Windows Insiders, we’re excited to make Project Spartan available for your feedback, only a short time after we made it available for use internally at Microsoft," the company adds in the blogpost.Microsoft also plans to release a new build of Windows 10 for phones, which will come with support for a broader range of handsets. However, the company will need another week or so for the development before it finally rolls it out for testing.
First Published:Apr 01, 2015, 08:14:51 IST
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