Windows 10 browser to be named Edge

Posted on Wednesday, April 29 2015 @ 22:00 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

As we've known for some time now, Internet Explorer will be moving to the backseat in Windows 10 as an entirely new browser will be coming to the forefront. During the firm's Build 2015 keynote, Microsoft revealed that this browser will be called Microsoft Edge.

Previously known under its Project Spartan codename, Edge is developed from ground up and isn't compatible with previous versions of Internet Explorer (which will still be present in Windows 10 for legacy support).

Here's a video showing off some of the new features:

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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