After working for over a year on Chromium-based Edge Browser, Microsoft has finally made it available for Windows and Mac. The new Edge Browser carries all the Chromium-based features with a refined touch from Microsoft. Microsoft parted ways from its browser engine back in December 2018 and switched to the Chromium codebase. The new browser provides better performance, more privacy, and enhanced productivity.
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Microsoft is gradually rolling out the new browser for the users after rigorous testing. It supports all the Edge as well as the Google Chrome extensions. Microsoft Edge offers additional features like Collections to similar group content, and tracking prevention to safeguard your privacy. The users can choose from three different levels – Basic, Balanced, and Strict to avoid being tracked. It is ready for commercial users with enterprise-grade security.
In personalization and customization, the new Edge browser offers different page layouts to Focused, Inspirational, Informational, or can even customize it for a new tab. The users can also change language and can personalize the content feed.
The company has barred some features of the browser for remaining on the safer side from any bugs. The features like history and extension sync from Google Chrome is missing at the launch. However, the users can flawlessly sync favorites, passwords, settings, contact info/addresses, and payment details. Microsoft is also rewarding users for searching for browsing using Microsoft Edge and Bing.
The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Browser is now available for Windows 10 and Apple macOS on MacBooks, whereas the iMacs users need to download the new Edge web browser manually. It will arrive soon for Linux in the coming days.
Apart from its availability across all Windows and macOS based systems, the new Edge browser will be bundled with the OEM based new PCs and laptop machines. Microsoft is also planning to push Windows Update to bring the Chromium-based Edge browser on Windows 10 by default. It will also become available for Windows 10X supporting foldable and dual-screen devices.
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