Microsoft Edge 130.0.2849.46 is now available in the stable channel. The release is notable for much improved Settings > Appearance section. Also, the browser has got a bunch of new group policies for fine grain tuning of its features. Finally, there are also a number of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft has introduced Edge extensions performance detector
The Redmond software giant introduces the extension performance detector feature for the Edge browser. It aims you to help you find extensions that affect performance of the browser.
Microsoft Edge 129 released with several improvements and fixes
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 129, version 129.0.2792.52 which comes with a huge number of fixes and improvements. In addition, the developers have removed the CryptoWallet function and dropped support for aged macOS versions.
Microsoft Edge Ditches Rounded Tabs Before Stable Release
In February 2023, Microsoft introduced a revamped version of the user interface of the Edge browser. Among others visual changes, such as Mica and menus, it included rounded tabs. The redesign aimed to align the browser more closely with the Windows 11 aesthetic while also giving it a distinctive personality to stand out from its competitors. However, something went wrong with the rounded tabs.
Microsoft updates RAM limiter in Edge, restores Acrylic in the UI
Some time ago, we learned about the new feature "RAM limiter" in the Microsoft Edge browser. It allows to set the upper limit of memory the browser can use. Microsoft is actively working on the feature. Its latest implementation sports presets instead of the slider.
Edge 128 and Chrome 128 stable released with several improvements
Two major browser market players have updated their browsers. Both Edge 128 and Chrome 128 stable are available for downloads. Microsoft's browser boasts with Edge Bar improvements, but drops CPUs without SSE3. Chrome 128 comes with Isolated Web Apps, HDR for WebGPU, and standardized CSS zoom support.
Microsoft Edge 127 updates Edge Management Service with brand customization
Microsoft is rolling Microsoft Edge 127 stable, version 127.0.2651.86. It comes with it several bug fixes, performance improvements, and one change related to branding.
Microsoft Edge 126 stable introduces AI theme generator
A new stable version of the Edge browser is available for Windows users. It adds a new feature - the AI theme generator. It allows creating browser themes from a text description provided by the user. Edge will also offer to create a page summary with Copilot for websites with text articles. Finally, there are new policies.
Microsoft Edge introduces AI-powered real-time video translator
Microsoft Edge now includes a widely available AI-powered translator for videos that translates them in real time. It is accessible in the Beta and Dev versions of the browser as of now. You can now activate it with a couple of flags. The feature allows translating videos on the fly. As you may remember, it made its first appearance in November 2023 to a few users, but wasn't working by that time. Now you can give it a try.
Microsoft Edge may now load its Browser Essentials up to 76% faster
Microsoft is working to make the user interface of the Edge browser more responsive. The company has started optimizations with the Browser Essentials tool. The UI is now 42% faster for Edge users and 76% faster on devices without an SSD or with less than 8GB RAM.
