Microsoft has announced that the first beta version of Internet Explorer 9 would be released in the month of September. Previously it had been expected that the beta version would be released in the month of August.
The Internet Explorer 9 has been claimed to be a lot more efficient that the previous versions of Internet Explorer. Tests performed showed that Internet Explorer 9 efficiently utilises hardware acceleration and can perform better than other browsers available in the market. Previously, people had been very critic of the browser because of its slow performance but it seems that everything is going to change with the latest version.
The new version of Internet Explorer is expected to compete well with Google’s Chrome and Mozilla Firefox which in the recent years have gained considerable share in the browser market.
The Internet Explorer 9 is expected to come out of beta in 2011 though no official dates have been announced at the moment.
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Just after ARM and Microsoft announced that they have signed a new licensing agreement, shares of ARM Holdings have shown significant gains in the market. According to the press release issued, Microsoft will be applying and working with ARM technology in concert with a broad range of businesses addressing multiple application areas.
It is expected that Microsoft will be using ARM technologies in “mobile” devices though specific details of products have not been announced at the moment. The company already uses ARM Technology for its windows embedded and mobile devices however now Microsoft will have more access to their technology which can help it to compete with Apple which had been gaining market share in the mobile arena with its iPod, iPhone and now iPad.
The news announcement might affect Intel’s relationship with Microsoft since ARM is dominant in the mobile processors arena and poses a significant threat to Intel.
The deal will give Arm Holdings Plc (LON:ARM) a significant spot and help it to hold off competition from other microprocessor manufacturers in the market.
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