Microsoft has released a new Edge version 119, which is now available to everyone running the stable version of the browser. Those include the ability to save the Split Screen status between browsing sessions, and new policies to manage sync and sidebar, and more.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has got custom theme support
Microsoft Edge now allows you to set a custom theme with a color editor, here's how to enable it. The change has already landed in the Canary version, but is hidden by default.
Edge restores Mica for titlebar and toolbar, here’s how to enable it
The latest Canary build of the Edge browser brings back the Mica effect for the titlebar and toolbar. While it is still disabled by default, it is now easier to enable it with a couple of flags.
Edge 118 released with a new Find on Page feature
On October 13, Microsoft has started rolling out Edge 118 to the stable branch. While it is a relatively minor app update, it adds a new feature, Search on page. It uses an intellectual search algorithm that can find even misspelled words and synonyms. Besides, the release changes the Bing icon in the Sidebar to the Copilot icon. Finally, there are some policy and business-related updates.
Microsoft Edge: new Split Screen view and Password Manager
The Microsoft Edge developer team has updated two features of the browser. The recently introduced "Split View" option now supports a vertical layout. The integrated password manager now supports notes and categories.
Microsoft will remove these five features from Edge 117
Over the years, Microsoft has been actively adding new features to the Edge browser. However, users often consider them bloat and not welcome the changes. Despite that, the browser has become overwhelmed with features that only a very small number of users really need and use. So Microsoft now removes features from the browser.
Microsoft Edge 116 brings with it a desktop sidebar
Microsoft is releasing Edge 116 to the stable branch. The browser version 116.0.1938.54 brings with it a detachable sidebar that remains always visible on the Desktop. Besides, Edge 116 introduces Edge for Business, a special version of the browser with enterprise features and options.
Microsoft Edge will soon allow exporting history to a file
The Edge browser is getting a new feature that allows you to export its browsing history to a CSV file. The new option is directly available in both the default history flyout, and on the full view page, edge://history/all.
Microsoft Edge for Business will out on August 17, 2023
Microsoft Edge for Business, a version for enterprise customers, will become available on August 17, 2023. It is coming along with the stable version of Microsoft Edge 116.
Microsoft Edge will soon allow you to rewrite text with AI
Microsoft is integrating more and more AI-powered features to all its products. The Edge browser is not an exception. It already handles the Bing Chat bot and Windows Copilot, and more to come. In the near future, you will be able to rewrite any text you typed in the Edge browser with help of AI. The process takes just a couple of clicks.
