Shortly after Chrome 112, the appropriate Edge release hits the stable branch. Like Chrome, Edge 112 doesn't include any drastic changes. Here's what's new in this new version.
Microsoft Edge adds Image Creator, Browser Essentials tool, new power profiles, and more
A new blog post on Microsoft's website reveals several new features that the Edge browser now offers its users. Some of them are already familiar to Insiders. The announcement mentions a built-in image editor, an AI-based image creator, the Drop file sharing service, and a new Browser Essentials tool.
How to enable Copilot in OneNote Insider Preview
If you're a Microsoft OneNote user, you can now enable an early preview of Copilot. It is a new AI chatbot that aims to enhance your experience with Office apps and other Microsoft products. Copilot has the potential to be a game-changer for OneNote users who want to streamline their note-taking and productivity. In this guide, you will learn how to enable the Copilot feature and start taking advantage of its benefits.
How to Enable the new Copilot in Microsoft Excel
It is now possible to enable Copilot in Excel. The feature is a preview version of an AI chatbot that you can use within the Excel application to help users complete tasks more efficiently. It can understand natural language commands and provide users with relevant information and suggestions based on their needs.
Microsoft has brought Bing Chat to SwiftKey
Microsoft has brought Bing Chat to SwiftKey, a popular keyboard app for Android devices. It will allow the user to search for information and share it in a chat conversation without leaving the messaging app. It sports auto-suggestions for search queries based on the conversation context.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote
Microsoft has announced that they are bringing a new feature called "Microsoft 365 Copilot" to OneNote. This feature is designed to provide personalized assistance to users when creating and formatting notes by offering step-by-step guidance and suggestions based on the user's input and context.
Chrome 113 will have WebGPU support
Google has announced support for WebGPU and the WebGPU Shading Language (WGSL) in the Chrome 113. It will hit the stable branch on May 2, 2023. This move will bring WebGPU one step closer to being a widely accepted technology that developers can use to create high-performance graphics and compute applications on the web.
The Workspaces feature in Microsoft Edge is available in public preview
Microsoft today announced that the Workspaces feature for the Microsoft Edge browser is now available for public testing. This feature was previously only accessible as a beta version for corporate customers, but now it can be tested by a wider audience. It's a step towards improving the user experience and providing more collaborative tools for Edge users.
The new Outlook app for Windows finally gets Gmail support
Microsoft has made some significant updates to the preview version of the Outlook client for Windows, which users can start using now. The new client now has support for Gmail accounts, allowing users to access their calendar and contacts stored in Google. This is a major change since the application previously only supported personal and work Microsoft accounts.
Chrome 112 is out with mostly security fixes
Google has announced the launch of Chrome 112 web browser. For users requiring additional time to update, the Extended Stable branch will be available for the next 8 weeks. The forthcoming release of Chrome 113 is scheduled for May 2nd.
