Who needs Google Chrome when Microsoft Edge can copy the latest features?

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft Edge on Android will soon have the option to have the address bar appear on the bottom of the browser.
  • That functionality is already available on Edge on iOS and is now making its way to Edge on Android.
  • Microsoft Edge for macOS and Linux also has a new addition on the way that brings support for history thumbnail images.

As an observer with years of experience in tech and browsers, I must say that it’s fascinating to witness the constant evolution of Microsoft Edge across various platforms. The decision to move the address bar to the bottom of the browser on Android is intriguing, given its success on iOS and the recent change in Chrome on Android. It seems like a trend that’s here to stay, at least until someone decides to switch it back!

Keeping abreast of upcoming updates for Microsoft Edge can sometimes feel challenging due to its widespread availability across various platforms and multiple Insider channels. Microsoft seems to add an extra layer of complexity by distributing some release notes in blog posts while others are hidden within support documents. Furthermore, certain changes aren’t even mentioned, forcing tech-savvy users to detect what’s being tested through detective work.

Although the updates are scattered across various locations, you can still find the necessary details. Here’s a brief overview of the upcoming features and those currently being tested for Microsoft Edge.

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To try out the latest and future innovations with Edge, consider joining the Insider program available on Microsoft’s website.

Microsoft Edge for Android

Leo Varela, an expert from Microsoft Edge, mentioned that Edge for Android will soon allow users to see the address bar at the bottom of the browser. This feature was introduced on Edge for iOS not long after it became available on Chrome for iOS. Now that Chrome on Android is also getting this option, Edge on Android is preparing to do the same.

It’s no surprise that when Google incorporated this feature into Chrome for iOS, Microsoft followed suit with Edge for iOS. With Google now including it in Chrome for Android, we can anticipate Microsoft to do the same. (Tweet: October 31, 2024)

The upcoming feature was confirmed by a member of the Microsoft Edge team in a Reddit 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

In simpler terms, the list of updates for Microsoft Edge Dev is quite compact, especially when it comes to new features. However, the Insider version of the browser now displays synchronization status on the settings page for user profiles. The most recent update for Edge Dev also incorporates some overall enhancements and bug fixes, as detailed by Microsoft.

Microsoft Edge Dev: 117.0.2033.0

  • Added Features:
  • Added the synchronization status in the profile details section on the profile settings page in WebUI2.
  • Improved Behavior:
  • Resolved an issue that caused browser to crash on iOS when an image was pressed and held to move, then released.
  • Resolved a crash issue in browser that occurred upon relaunch after closing both the main profile and the guest profile.
  • Fixed an issue where browser would crash on Android devices when the New Tab Page (NTP) was returned to after saving logs.
  • Changed Behavior:
  • Fixed an issue where icons were being cut off in the browser uninstall dialog.
  • Resolved an issue where Feeds did not retain the previous browsing position after navigating back to the New Tab Page (NTP).
  • Fixed an issue where the wallpaper would slightly shrink when sliding on the New Tab Page (NTP) for the first time.
  • Fixed a layout issue with group headers under tab groups.
  • Resolved an issue where the button sizes in the top row were inconsistent in the tab center.
  • Android:
  • Resolved an issue where the Workspace would not close upon opening a link in browser on android.
  • Fixed an issue where the ‘Add to Home’ page did not transition correctly between landscape and portrait modes on Android devices.
  • iOS:
  • Resolved an issue where feedback from iOS users did not automatically contain URL information.
  • Fixed a margin issue with the PDF toolbar icons on iOS.
  • Resolved an issue where the initial letters of ‘Online PDF Toolbar’ were not capitalized in the edge: //flags settings on iOS.
  • Fixed an issue where the ‘Close’ button was missing from the video player when selecting ‘Drop’ from the overflow menu on iOS.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking ‘Send to devices’ would open the ‘Sign in’ panel, but interactions with the ‘Sign in’ panel were unresponsive on iOS.
  • Resolved an issue where browser was unable to open or search for images via the context menu in online document files on iOS.

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