Microsoft announces it will begin phasing out internet explorer

Microsoft announces it will begin phasing out internet explorer

Microsoft plans to replace its old-timer browser, Internet Explorer, with a product code-named “Spartan” that will arrive with the introduction of Windows 10.

IE was built in the early days of the web and famously battled and ultimately outdone browser pioneer Netscape, but in recent years has seen its market share eroded by more nimble competitors.

While some IE code likely will remain in Win10 for compatibility reasons, Spartan will become Microsoft’s main browsing product.

Spartan will include the Cortana web assistant that is Microsoft’s counter to Apple’s Siri.