Back in 2011, we’ve posted an article called “Alternative Windows Phone 7 Web Browsers? We Need Them“, where I complained about the lack of web page compression in the mobile version of Internet Explorer.



Well, I went a step further and sent few emails to Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, suggesting him to add Opera Turbo like feature for the upcoming IE10. He replied something along the lines of “Thanks, I’ll think about that”.

Turns out, Windows Phone 8 version of the Internet Explorer will in fact feature web page compression technology. According to a few recently leaked details (some of them were just confirmed by Microsoft insider), the software giant will use proxy servers that are set to reduce the web pages site by as much as 30%.

And if you are wondering what else is coming, check the following list:

Windows Phone 8 Features

Support for dual cores

Support for four different resolutions, though no specifics were given

NFC support added, including payment and content sharing with WP8 and Windows 8 machines

Carrier control and branding of “wallet” element is possible via SIM or phone hardware

MicroSD support added for expandable storage

Transitions to core components from desktop, including kernel, network stack, security components and media support

Simplified porting of desktop apps to mobile

Zune desktop integration scrapped in favor of new, unnamed syncing app

Deeper Skydrive integration, including ability to sync data such as music collections

Xbox Companion app will get Windows 8 partner client

Native code support, simplified porting from Android and iOS

App-to-app communication and integration

Skype client with deep OS hooks that will make it almost identical to placing standard voice calls

Camera app now supports “lenses” which allow third parties to skin and add features to camera interface

DataSmart tracks and reports usage via app and live tile

Gives preferential treatment to WiFi, can automatically connect to carrier-owned hotspots

Proxy server will compress websites in Internet Explorer 10 up to 30 percent

Native Bitlocker encryption

Support for proprietary, custom built apps to be deployed behind company firewalls

Now, obviously I had nothing to do with such feature integration, but hey, it doesn’t hut to think that way.

[Via: Engadget, PocketNow]