Microsoft Edge is currently experimenting with a new feature that will limit autoplaying videos on websites by default. The new autoplay setting is already live in Edge Canary, though it’s currently not available by default and must be enabled via ... Read more
Microsoft started testing a new Maths Solver tool for its Edge browser earlier this month. The feature was previously being tested with a small subset of Insiders, but some users spotted a new flag to enable this feature in the ... Read more
Tracking new features in the Microsoft Edge Insider channels is a bit of a hit-and-miss experience, but the company is making it easier to keep up with what's new on the docket for Canary users. The Edge Insider team has ... Read more
Microsoft is bringing a new customization option to Edge, allowing users to personalize the look of their browser. Microsoft Edge Canary is rolling out custom color themes as a server-side change (version 91.0.826.0), and the update appears to be a ... Read more
Microsoft is adding a new option in its Edge browser that will allow users to hide the title bar when using Vertical tabs. As highlighted by Reddit user Leopeva64-2, the feature can be enabled via a flag in the Edge ... Read more
Microsoft Edge on macOS will soon get the same native update experience that Windows users have been enjoying since launch. The new update experience is already live in Edge Canary version 90.0.816.0 or newer, though it’s currently only available on ... Read more
Microsoft is introducing a new password import option that will allow Edge users to import their passwords from CSV files. The feature was added to Microsoft Edge Canary (version 90.0.817.0) recently and is currently hidden behind an experimental flag.
Microsoft Edge is getting a new built-in tool that will help users in solving complex maths problems on a web page. As highlighted by Reddit user Leopeva64-2, the “Maths Solver” feature is now rolling out to select Insiders running Canary channel builds, and it is part of a Controlled Feature Roll-out (CFR).
Microsoft Edge has started testing a new customization feature that allows users to resize the Vertical Tabs panel within the browser. The experimental feature is now live for Edge Insiders in the Microsoft Edge Canary build 90.0.810.0, as spotted by Reddit user Leopeva64-2.
Microsoft is currently experimenting with a new feature for its Edge browser, which will allow users to delete multiple saved passwords at once. This capability is available in the Edge Canary build 90.0.807.0, as spotted by Reddit user Leopeva64-2.
Microsoft is adding a new dictionary option to the built-in PDF reader in Edge that will allow users to look up definitions while reading a PDF document. The feature was spotted and shared by a user on a Tech Community forum and appears to be available for some Insiders on Edge Canary version 90.0.806.0 and higher.
Microsoft Edge Canary has added a new option that brings the ability for users to open Office files directly on the web without downloading them. The feature is available for select Insiders in build 90.0.800.0, as spotted by Reddit user u/Leopeva64-2.
Microsoft is introducing today a new Kids Mode for its Edge browser, which is now available in preview for Edge Insiders in the Canary channel. This new browsing mode will offer kids a tailored experience with customized themes and child-friendly ... Read more
Microsoft is currently testing out an update that enables a new Web Widget in its Edge browser. The experimental feature was spotted by a user on a Tech Community forum, and it is part of a controlled feature rollout. This means that only select Insiders in specific regions will get it initially in Edge’s Canary and Dev channels.
Microsoft is currently experimenting with a new extensions toolbar menu that should provide an easier way to manage and organize the installed extensions in Edge. A Reddit user u/Leopeva64-2 spotted the new menu in the Edge Canary and Dev channels, and Microsoft is apparently doing some A/B testing with this new feature.
Microsoft has announced a couple of significant improvements coming to the inking experience in its Edge browser. This update is now available in the Microsoft Edge Canary and Dev channels, and it brings some new features for Edge Insiders.
Microsoft has begun rolling out a new flyout menu for viewing site information in its browser. The feature was first discovered by a Reddit user, Leopeva64-2, and it is currently being tested by Edge Canary and Dev Insiders in a controlled rollout.
Microsoft has started testing a new search experience for PDFs in its Edge browser. Listening to user feedback, the company has added a new search icon that makes it easier to search through PDF documents. As noticed by Reddit user Leopeva-2, the update is available for Edge Insiders on the Microsoft Edge Canary and Dev channels.
As 2020 draws to a close, we have taken some time to evaluate the most noteworthy features added to the browser, along with some highly anticipated upcoming changes. In our recap, we will touch on the high points, with an emphasis on end-user features. Here’s what you need to know.
Microsoft has started testing a new toolbar experience in its Edge browser that lets users manage Collections while browsing the web. The feature has been spotted in the latest Canary builds of Edge, and it’s gradually rolling out to all Canary users.
Microsoft is testing a new feature for its Edge browser that should prevent users from accidentally closing multiple tabs. As spotted by a user in the Edge Insider forums, the feature is hidden under an experimental flag, and it must be enabled to show up in the browser settings.