Edge is the new name for Microsoft's Spartan browser

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Developed under the codename 'Project Spartan', early builds of the browser were spotted earlier this year, but it wasn't until the release of Windows 10 Technical Preview build 10049 last month that testers were finally able to get their hands on it.

And today, Microsoft confirmed that the new name for its browser is indeed, Microsoft Edge. Edge was widely mooted as a possible name for the browser, given that Spartan was developed using a new rendering engine also called Edge.

The Edge name also emerged as a possible contender in January, when details of focus group testing revealed that Microsoft was considering several possibilities to replace the Spartan branding, including Elixa, Entourage and Edge. Some users also hoped that the company might retain the Spartan name, which originated from the company's Halo series, given that it did the same with its Cortana digital assistant.

Check out Microsoft's new promotional video for the Edge browser below:

Posted: Apr 30, 2015 10:33 pm
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Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/edge-the-new-name-for-microsoft039s-spartan-browser

Comments

RinPosted: Sat. May 02, 2015

I liked Spartan better. But I will be trying out the browser regardless of the name.

ItalianPosted: Sat. May 02, 2015

Cancerous I'll give it a try but it's more than likely that everyone will stay on Chrome.

I went to a Microsoft training last month. And I saw Project Spartan, it was great honestly if you give it a chance and not like when you get Windows 10, and use it for a week. If you use it for a while for all its features it is great

CancerousPosted: Fri. May 01, 2015

I'll give it a try but it's more than likely that everyone will stay on Chrome.

TomPosted: Fri. May 01, 2015

Spartan sounds a lot better than Edge. But doesnt look that bad.

CraigPosted: Fri. May 01, 2015

Shoulda kept it Spartan, sounded beefy.

Bow it sounds like a nerd.

SkittlePosted: Fri. May 01, 2015

I think both of the names are cool, but I like Edge better.

DankStorm-Posted: Fri. May 01, 2015

I wonder how many people will actually use this

VauxhallPosted: Fri. May 01, 2015

i will try it and hopefully its good but if not im going back to GC

MissPosted: Fri. May 01, 2015

I definitely think it's going to be a good browser considering how much time they've been putting into developing it. Greatly looking forward to giving it a try.

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