Did Microsoft Just Leak Internet Explorer 9′s New Interface? [Leaked]

Microsoft has yet to show IE9′s interface-not set to debut until next month. But ZDNet’s Mary-Jo Foley says she caught a glimpse of IE9′s new minimalist look via a slip-up on Microsoft’s Russian press site.

Through a leaked screenshot and just a little translating, Foley says the recent layout consolidates existing functions to present you a larger, clearer view of the net. The URL bar and search box will likely be combined into one, and familiar menus like ‘Favorites’ and ‘Suggested Sites’ are nowhere to be seen, clearing up precious real estate. Internet Explorer has never exactly been element of the interface design vanguard, so it’s interesting to look Microsoft taking some chances, however minor.

Foley also mentions a feature with a purpose to let users turn ” recognized” and ” protected” sites into web apps that may be launched directly from the taskbar, a la Fluid . What recognized and protected mean, or if they were even translated correctly from Russian, is anyone’s guess. [ ZDNet ]

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