Microsoft is working on allowing Edge users to control the browser using various mouse gestures. Although the company has yet to announce the feature, it is already available for testing.
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After months of testing a built-in VPN for its browser, Microsoft appears to have finally set its mind on how much free data it should offer—more than before, but less than you may have expected.
A new toggle named "Edge for Gamers" has appeared for some users in the Microsoft Edge Canary update channel that, when activated, is supposed to add sidebar apps for gamers and more.
Microsoft is hard at work in improving its Edge web browser. Its latest effort for Edge includes adding one of the most-requested Sidebar features for Edge. Microsoft is currently testing it.
Good news for those thinking Edge is getting too bloated with unnecessary features: Microsoft is testing a new option for letting users disable optional parts to get "the fastest experience."
Microsoft had recently added the option to toggle on or off rounded corners in Edge. The change is still in the Canary channel and it looks like the company is trying to make this process easier.
Microsoft is working on AVIF support on Edge Canary. This means the browser will finally receive support for AVIF images, something which has worked on Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari for a while.
The latest version of Edge Canary contains a quirky change: it allows detaching the Sidebar and turning it into a taskbar-looking pane on the side of your desktop for quick access to pinned websites.
Microsoft has announced a new tool for its browser. Edge Canary and Dev now feature "Browser Essentials"—a place to monitor the browser's performance and security with a journal-styled dashboard.
Edge Insiders in the Canary Channel can try the updated autoplay controls. Microsoft has made it easier to block videos playing automatically, and the feature no longer requires enabling a flag.
Not so long ago, Microsoft removed eye candy from its browser without any explanation. Now it appears the company is considering returning the Mica effect to Edge in a slightly better variant.
A new change spotted in Edge Canary builds reveals an interesting improvement coming soon to the vertical tabs feature. Microsoft is making it easier to close tabs when in vertical mode.
Microsoft has started rolling out a built-in video upscaler for its browser in the Canary Channel. Users with compatible hardware can try the feature by enabling an experimental flag.
Microsoft is working on a quirky improvement for Edge's History page. A new section will let you keep track of tabs and web pages you have sent to other devices running the Edge browser.
Microsoft has released a redesigned browser to insiders in the Dev and Canary Channel. If you do not like this unorthodox design and its rounded corners, here is how to restore the original looks.
Microsoft Edge has many features that no longer fit inside its menus on a single screen. Those upset with the need to scroll the main menu can finally rejoice as Microsoft delivers a fix in Canary.
Microsoft is testing a new Edge feature you will absolutely hate. Apart from looking out of place and sitting in the wrong spot, it automatically opens whenever you hover the mouse on top of it.
This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about modified versions of Windows 11 and other third-party tweaking tools, a bunch of Teams and Edge updates, and some ChatGPT hype.
The latest Microsoft Edge Canary update comes with a notable feature update for the built-in password manager. The browser can now evaluate the entered password's strength and warn about weak choices.
The latest Microsoft Edge Canary has removed a flag responsible for making the browser prettier than the competition on Windows 11. You can no longer enable the Mica effect in Edge 111.0.1651.0.
Microsoft is not done with cutting sharp edges in its products. Insiders noticed that the software giant is testing rounded corners™ in a somewhat unexpected place inside Edge Canary.
Microsoft could be all set to offer 15 times more free data via its new integrated VPN on Edge. Earlier, this feature, dubbed "Secure Network" had a 1GB limit, which has now been increased to 15GB.
It looks like Microsoft Edge is about to get edgier as a new flag in the latest Canary build suggests. According to this new flag, browsing on Edge will be improving on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Microsoft has started testing a new feature for its Edge browser. Users have been asking for it ever since the company killed the legacy Edge browser. It is currently in the Canary channel.
Edge Canary has received an updated "Find on Page" feature with several advanced filters, allowing you to find related words, match cases, find whole words, and even look for diacritics.
Microsoft Edge keeps getting better with new features dropping almost every week. The latest noteworthy functionality Edge received is all about making the Sidebar a better overall experience.
Microsoft has announced changes in the Edge Canary channel. The company now aims to deliver two daily updates for those willing to test the earliest feature updates before their public release.
Version 107.0.1390 restored a number of Chromium flags that were removed years ago, among which: the ability to Mute site, rather than tab, reader mode flags and History page shortcut.
A few months back, Microsoft announced "Secure Network" or integrated VPN for its Microsoft Edge browser. Now, the Secure Network settings are finally live in the Edge Canary channel.
The latest Microsoft Edge Canary update has finally introduced dark mode support for the window frame context menu, fixing one of the oldest consistency issues in Microsoft's browser.
The latest Microsoft Edge Canary update completely ruined the browser, leaving Edge insiders unable to launch it. Fortunately, you can revive Edge Canary with this relatively easy fix.
Microsoft today officially unveiled a new experimental feature for its browser. DevTools Command Palette will help users quickly access various tools and features inside Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft is working on adding yet another tool to its jack-of-all-trades browser. The most recent Edge Canary updates introduced the option to edit, crop, and annotate a picture before saving it.
Microsoft has finally added to its browser in the Dev and Canary channels a native "launcher" that allows you to quickly access different settings and features of Edge using various commands.
Edge Canary quietly received a new accessibility feature users have requested for a long time. Now you can close a tab in Microsoft Edge Canary using a double click instead of a middle click.
Microsoft Edge Canary received a new settings section responsible for importing select Chrome data every time you launch Edge. The feature itself is not new, but now it offers more flexibility.
Here is another new feature Microsoft is currently testing in the Canary channel. The latest preview versions of the browser have a built-in AirDrop-like feature for sharing files and notes.
Many users agree that context menus in Microsoft Edge are way too large nowadays. The good thing is that Microsoft is aware of the problem and working on various ways to fix it in future updates.
Microsoft officially announced a native VPN service for its Edge Browser. Called "Secure Network", it is available for preview in the Canary channel for a limited set of Edge Insiders.
This was probably the busiest week of the month when it comes to news related to Microsoft. We have lots to discuss, including a colorful Task Manager, quarterly results, and Edge enhancements.