This week's update to Microsoft Edge has brought a few new features and a ton of fixes to the Dev channel. The browser version 100.0.1181.0 is now available for download. It includes such options like a primary password for auto-fill for extra security, new group policies, the ability to remove recent searches on mobile, and more.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge now supports full-screen view in PDF reader, allows hiding annotations
The most recent Edge Canary release has brought a couple of new features. You may recall the document properties feature spotted in earlier Canary releases. Now it allows hiding annotations added to PDF, all at once. Besides, you can now open the built-in PDF reader full-screen.
Edge Dev 100.0.1169.1 adds page thumbnails to PDF viewer
Microsoft has released an update to the Dev channel of the Edge browser. Version 100.0.1169.1 ads two long requested features. There are page thumbnails for easier navigation in the built in PDF viewer. Also, the user can now set a custom password as a primary password to unlock a saved password before using in with autofill.
Edge is about to become the second most popular browser
There is no secret that no browser can currently dethrone Google Chrome from its dominant position. Google’s browser holds an immense 65% of the market with no signs of going down. Although the first place is unreachable at this point, other browsers are actively fighting for the second spot. And it appears that Microsoft is winning.
Microsoft Edge is getting integration with Skype’s Meet Now
Microsoft is testing tight integration with Skype's "one click to call" solution. Select Insiders can now use Skype Meet Now right from the browser.
Microsoft Edge will sync PWA apps across your devices
Microsoft is testing a new feature for the Edge browser that will allow you to sync PWA across your devices. With one click you will able to install web apps that you have installed on your other device. The list of available apps appears on the "Apps" page, that opens with the eponymous entry in the menu (Alt+F).
Tab Search is now available for all Edge Dev users
Microsoft today released another weekly feature update for the Edge browser in the Dev channel. The latest version contains traditional bug fixes, minor improvements, and several noticeable features. One of those features is tab search, which is now available for all Edge Dev users.
Edge Dev 100.0.1163.1 is out with 5 new features
Microsoft today released the Edge browser 100.0.1163.1 to Insiders on the Dev channel. The update includes 5 new features, such as the ability to search through open tabs, the Discover tab, and more.
Edge is getting native Outlook integration
In June 2021, Microsoft released its official Outlook extension in the Edge Add-ons Store. The add-on lets you read and create emails from a small popup available on any web page. It also supports calendars and tasks from Microsoft To Do. In October 2021, the Outlook extension arrived in the Chrome Web Store. Now Microsoft wants to integrate the project directly into its Edge browser.
Edge 99 is now available in the Beta channel
After releasing the first Edge 100 build for testing in the Dev channel, Microsoft promoted Edge 99 to the Beta channel. Users can now check out the latest improvements coming soon to Microsoft Edge without installing less stable versions, such as Dev or Canary.