Microsoft Edge (Chromium based) - News, Discussions & Updates

[Bapun]

Now in Edge Canary, it is once again possible to Mute site by changing the Sound content setting flag to Enabled.

Edge Canary restores a bunch of Chromium flags like Mute site and CTRL+H to History page

Version 107.0.1390 restored a number of Chromium flags that were removed years ago, among which: the ability to Mute site, rather than tab, reader mode flags and History page shortcut.

www.neowin.net

 

[Shiv Verma]

Microsoft confirmed in its blog post that both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will end support for Edge on January 10, 2023.

Microsoft Edge browser support ending for Windows 7 and 8.1: what should you do?

Microsoft confirmed in its blog post that both Windows 7 and 8.1 will end support for Edge on Jan 10, 2023. The company is asking developers to end support for both operating systems.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[Bapun]

Microsoft now offering 15GB free data instead of just 1GB through Edge VPN on Canary

Microsoft could be all set to offer 15 times more free data via its new integrated VPN on Edge. Earlier, this feature, dubbed "Secure Network" had a 1GB limit, which has now been increased to 15GB.

www.neowin.net

 

[Bapun]

Microsoft is showing new full-page ads asking you to set Edge as the default browser

Microsoft has apparently started showing full-page ads after Edge updates (rather than just the OOBE flow) asking you to set it as the default browser. Fortunately, the option can be bypassed.

www.neowin.net

 

[OnlyTech]

Edge Copilot is accessible from a new Bing icon at the top left corner of the browser, which opens a sidebar with three tabs: Chat, Compose, and Insights.

Microsoft Edge version 111 brings Bing AI-Powered Copilot feature to the stable channel

 

[Bapun]

Microsoft is working on a non-custodial built-in Ethereum crypto wallet for Microsoft Edge to allow users to send and receive cryptocurrency and NFTs.

Microsoft is testing a built-in crypto wallet in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft is working on a non-custodial built-in Ethereum crypto wallet for Microsoft Edge to allow users to send and receive cryptocurrency and NFTs.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[Bapun]

Microsoft has fixed an issue where its Edge browser was again misbehaving, this time by automatically importing browsing data and tabs from Chrome without consent.

Microsoft fixes Edge browser bug that was stealing Chrome tabs and data

Microsoft quietly addresses an Edge browser bug.

www.theverge.com