Who needs Google Chrome when Microsoft Edge can copy the latest features?
The most notable change to Microsoft Edge was noted in a Reddit thread, not an official Microsoft blog post or support page.
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What you need to know
Since Microsoft Edge is available on so many platforms and has so many Insider channels, it can be a bit tricky to keep up to date with what’s on the way to the browser. Microsoft makes it more complicated than it should be, since some release notes are available in blog posts while others are in support documents. Some changes aren’t noted at all, leaving internet sleuths to spot what’s in testing.
While the changes are listed in different places, information is available. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the way and in testing for Microsoft Edge.
If you’d like to test new and upcoming features for Edge, you canbecome an Insider through Microsoft’s website.
Microsoft Edge for Android
Microsoft Edge expert Leo Varela noted that Edge on Android will soon have the option to show the address bar at the bottom of the browser. This change rolled out to Edge on iOS shortly after Chrome on iOS received the same feature. Now, with Chrome on Android getting the ability to place the address bar at the bottom of the browser, Edge on Android is ready to follow suit.
This was something expected, when Google added that option in Chrome for iOS, Microsoft also added it in Edge for iOS, and now that Google has added it in Chrome for Android, Microsoft will do the same 🤷https://t.co/QUXM5Ww1BzOctober 31, 2024
The upcoming feature was confirmed by a member of the Microsoft Edge team in aReddit comment. People have requested the ability to move the address bar to the bottom of Edge for years, so it will be a welcome addition when it ships.
Microsoft Edge Dev
The list of official changes for Microsoft Edge Dev is rather short, at least on the new feature side of things. The Insider version of the browser can now show synchronization status in the profile settings page. The latest update to Edge Dev also includes some general improvements and fixes, aslisted by Microsoft:
Microsoft Edge Dev: 117.0.2033.0
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
