Microsoft today started releasing Microsoft Edge Dev 76.0.167.0, a development version of their Chromium-based browser. However, due to a bug, they have cancelled the update, and restored the previous build, 76.0.159.0, for Dev channel users.
Update: The fixed version is out. This time it is Microsoft Edge Dev 76.0.167.1.
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Microsoft Edge Dev 76.0.167.0 includes the following changes (quoting their dev team):
- The built-in translator has now rolled out to everyone. We’d appreciate it if you’d let us know how it works on your sites in your language. Just use the send feedback smiley button.
- Dark mode, which many of you have enabled manually via a configuration flag, is now on by default for everyone. To see Microsoft Edge in dark mode, you will need to change your Windows or macOS system settings.
- Keyword search for the address bar is now enabled. When you begin to type the “keyword” for a search engine into the address bar, you will be reminded that you can press tab to search using that engine. You can also type the entire keyword and press space to enter keyword search mode. If you continue typing and press enter, you will navigate directly to search results for that search engine. You may also see search suggestions from that engine as you type. Keyword search is available for all search engines you install or which are automatically detected for you as you browse. To manage search engines, open Settings, then Privacy and services, then Address bar, then Manage search engines. Here you can add or delete search engines AND customize the keyword used for them.
Some other improvements:
- Added a “Close Microsoft Edge” option in the “Settings and more” menu
- Improved dark theme support in Browser Task Manager
- You can now tab to address bar icons which indicate blocked site permissions
- Apps now appear in the same order on the apps menu and the apps page
- Updated the keyboard focus rectangle so that it’s more clearly visible
Some of the bug fixes in this release include:
- Fixed an issue that was causing high CPU usage while the browser was idle.
- Fixed an issue where extensions couldn’t alter video playback speed.
- On the download page, individual download cards no longer change height as you tab through them.
- Removed the “Unknown” option from the language dropdown menu in the translator
- Fixed an issue where encrypted video only appears as a black screen.
- Fixed an issue where clicking on menu items sometimes doesn’t do anything.
- Fixed a crash when enabling sync.
- Fixed a crash during the first run experience.
- Fixed an issue where the Settings page crashes due to a corrupted user profile.
- Fixed a crash when opening Settings while in a guest browsing session
These changes were rolled out for a short period of time along with a new Beta channel build 75.0.139.20.
We reported:
Microsoft Edge Beta 75.0.139.20 Released
Microsoft Edge Dev 76.0.167.0 Released
#EdgeBeta #EdgeDev #MicrosoftEdge #WindowsInsiders— Sergey Tkachenko (@winreview) May 23, 2019
However, a few hours after, users reported that they were facing crashes which made the browser unusable. So, the company restored Edge build 76.0.159.0 in the Dev channel.
We reported:
Microsoft Edge Dev 76.0.159.0 Released
#EdgeDev #MicrosoftEdge #WindowsInsiders— Sergey Tkachenko (@winreview) May 23, 2019
There are no new versions in the Dev channel since that time. The fixed version is out, Microsoft Edge Dev 76.0.167.1.
We are currently investigating an issue with our latest Dev branch update that appears to stop some users from launching the browser after updating. We will provide an update as soon as we know more, or once a solution is found. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
— Microsoft Edge Dev (@MSEdgeDev) May 23, 2019
The company is investigating the incident. The Dev channel will receive a new build after that.
Here is everything you need to know about the new Microsoft Edge browser:
- Hands-on with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge
- Chromecast is now available in Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Microsoft Edge for macOS is now available
- Edge Canary Has Received a New Menu Entry
- Enable New Clear Browsing Data Dialog in Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Edge Chromium Now Follows System Dark Theme
- Here’s how Microsoft Edge Chromium looks on macOS
- Microsoft Edge Chromium now installs PWAs in the root of the Start menu
- Enable Translator in Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Microsoft Edge Chromium Dynamically Changes Its User Agent
- Microsoft Edge Chromium Warns When Running as Administrator
- Change Search Engine In Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Hide or Show Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Install Chrome Extensions in Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Chrome Features Removed and Replaced by Microsoft in Edge
- Microsoft Released Chromium-based Edge Preview Versions
- Chromium-Based Edge to Support 4K and HD Video Streams
- Microsoft Edge Insider extension now available in Microsoft Store
- Hands-on with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Edge Insider Addons Page Revealed
- Microsoft Translator is Now Integrated with Microsoft Edge Chromium
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