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New Screenshots Detail Spartan Web Browser For Windows 10 Smartphones
MojoKid writes One of the most anticipated new features in Windows 10 is the Spartan web browser, which will replace the long-serving Internet Explorer. We've seen Spartan in action on the desktop/notebook front, but we're now getting a closer look at Spartan in action on the mobile side thanks to some newly leaked screenshots. Perhaps the biggest change with Spartan is the repositioning of the address bar from the bottom of the screen to the top (which is also in line with other mobile browsers like Safari and Chrome). The refresh button has also been moved from its right-hand position within the address bar to a new location to the left of the address bar. Reading Lists also make an appearance in this latest build of Spartan along with Microsoft's implementation of "Hubs" on Windows 10 for mobile devices.
If it can block ads, I'll think about switching to Windows Phone.
If it can block all of the other non-advertising bullshit that I see when I try to browse the web on my phone, I'll buy a Windows Phone tomorrow.
Seriously.
The mobile web is such an incredibly shitty experience. I used to be excited about carrying around a computer in my pocket, and I still am... if I can avoid using the web browser.
No, I don't want to install your app. No, I do not want to share this story on face book, twitter, or my space. I haven't even fucking read it yet. GTFO.
I especially don't want the top of my device's screen taken up by an element that won't disappear when I scroll down, just so I can be reminded what site I am on the entire time I read the article.
I'm waiting for a mobile browser that makes the web experience on mobile more user-friendly.
Right now the experience is crapped on by advertisers and webcrap developers that implement the latest design trend.
Maybe Spartan can bring some sanity to the picture.
I really like it when I load a site, start reading, and scroll down to continue reading, only to have the page shift around on me when the browser finally loads a video player or something at the top of the page. But my absolute favorite is when I get to a site that has dropdown menus that require a click to activate. Press, and a menu comes down, and the page refreshes (closing the dropdown menu) before I have time to read (let alone tap on) the items. Huh? Am I doing something wrong here?
Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but I miss the days when most websites looked like http://www.tldp.org
I can navigate that just fine on my phone.
Since it's unlikely that webcrap developers will all collectively pull their heads out of their asses, maybe the browser guys can help fix the problems.
Come on, Microsoft. Here's your chance to earn my business and respect.