Microsoft has confirmed that it is dropping the Internet Explorer brand. The move was rumoured in December but now the Redmond-based tech giant has said it will use a new name for its forthcoming browser, which is currently code named Project Spartan. It is believed the new browser will look more like Google's Chrome browser and be faster than Internet Explorer. Scroll down for video Farewell familiar friend: Microsoft has confirmed that it is dropping the Internet Explorer brand (logo pictured) and instead will use a new name for its forthcoming browser, which is currently code named Project Spartan Microsoft's marketing chief Chris Capossela said the company is working on a new name for the browser, which should be in Windows 10.Microsoft confirmed its web browser will have a new name - but it's secretThought new browser will look more like Chrome and be faster than IEMicrosoft is set to launch Microsoft 10in autumn this yearIt will include a single app store will hold desktop, phone and tablet appsMicrosoft says new software is a radical overhaul, it will be 'familiar'
However, it struggled in the face of competition, and in May 2012 it was announced that Google's Chrome overtook _ as the most used browser worldwide.