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    What we know so far about Microsoft’s new Edge browser for Windows 10


    In December 2018, Microsoft confirmed that it’s embracing the Chromium open source project to power its new Edge browser. It also means that Microsoft will now actively contribute to the Chromium project and improve the web browsing experience on the desktop.

    Microsoft isn’t killing the Edge brand and the changes will be entirely under the hood. The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge will be made over the coming months and it will be released to the Insiders in a few weeks.

    At the moment, updates to Microsoft Edge are released with every new Windows 10 feature update but this is going to change with the shift to Chromium. By embracing open source Chromium, Microsoft will be able to deliver and update the browser for all supported versions of Windows more frequently.

    In addition to faster updates, this move will also allow Microsoft to bring Edge to platforms like Windows 7 and even macOS but it would likely happen a bit later.

    Here’s what we know so far about Microsoft Chromium Edge.

    Insider builds


    Microsoft’s Chromium Edge preview builds will be first shipped to the users enrolled in the Insider program. After beta testing, the stable version of the browser will be shipped in a future release of Windows 10 and it will replace the current Microsoft Edge.

    The current version of Microsoft Edge uses the homegrown EdgeHTML rendering engine. In order to use Chromium resources, Edge will ditch EdgeHTML for Chromium’s Blink which also powers Chrome and other popular browsers.

    Easily downloadable builds


    Apparently, users won’t need a PC with Windows 10 preview builds installed to test and run new Edge. The Chromium-based browser will be available as a separate download for all users on any version of Windows 10.

    It’s not clear when the preview builds of Edge will be released for Windows 7 and macOS.

    Microsoft Chromium Edge release date


    Microsoft’s Edge browser is expected to launch in preview in a week or two. As there’s a need to do a lot of work on the project, the final version of the browser could be shipped later this year.

    “Can’t commit to a specific timing just yet,” a Microsoft employee said earlier this year.

    Interface

    What we know so far about Microsoft’s new Edge browser for Windows 10 Chromium-Edge-1.jpg
    Image Credit: Neowin

    The recently leaked images of the browser revealed the early look of the new Edge. While it resembles the look of the current Edge browser, there are some noticeable changes as it has picked up features from Chrome.

    For instance, there’s a favourite button on the right side of the address bar alongside with profile picture of the user. By default, Microsoft Chromium Edge will obviously use Bing to render the web search results and display a daily background image in newly opened tabs.

    The browser will most likely retain the features that we use in current Edge. For example, Edge will have a personalized news feed which will appear on the new tab page.

    Initially, the browser may look similar to Chrome but there will be several Windows 10-inspired elements from Microsoft. As per the leaks, Chromium Edge may lose some unpopular features. The users may not be able to set tabs aside and view all open tabs initially, but this could change in future.

    The browser will come with additional customization options. It will offer various layouts, including informational, inspirational and focused.

    What we know so far about Microsoft’s new Edge browser for Windows 10 Edge-menu.jpg

    Like the current Edge, there is a slide-out menu on the right side to allow users to access options like new tab, new window, incognito etc quickly.

    It basically provides a list of settings at a quick glance and users can also click on Settings option to access the advanced settings pages.

    What we know so far about Microsoft’s new Edge browser for Windows 10 Edge.jpg

    The dedicated settings page will have options like Profiles, Appearance, On startup, Privacy and services, Site permissions, Downloads, Languages, Printing.

    Extension Store


    What we know so far about Microsoft’s new Edge browser for Windows 10 Microsoft-Edge-extensions.jpg

    Microsoft will also launch a Microsoft Edge Add-ons store to help users easily discover the extensions designed for Edge. The number of extensions available for Edge will presumably grow.

    Microsoft Edge may support Chrome extensions in some ways


    In a Reddit post, Microsoft Edge engineer confirmed that the company’s intention is to support existing Chrome extensions.

    “It’s our intention to support existing Chrome extensions,” Microsoft’s engineer noted. Although there is not a wholly assured response, it is likely that Chromium-based Microsoft Edge will allow users to install Chrome extensions in some ways. It certainly makes sense as the new Edge will be built on Chromium, so most of the Chrome extensions won’t have issues working with it.

    We’ll learn more about Edge when Microsoft releases the first preview build of Edge and this is likely to happen real soon.

    Microsoft will most probably share future plans of Edge at the Build developer conference in May 2019.

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  2. P4-630 Win User

    Microsoft is developing a built-in ad blocker for its Edge browser

    "One of the first browser add-ons many people install to improve their online experience is Adblock Plus or something similar. Until recently, Microsoft Edge's lack of support for add-ons put off a lot of would-be users, but reports from Build 2016 suggest that native ad blocking is on its way to the Internet Explorer successor.

    Adblock Plus is coming to Edge, but built-in ad blocking would negate the need for such an add-on. A slide shown off and snapped at a Build presentation shows that the next version of Edge, in response to user feedback, will feature ad blocking capabilities. There's no word on delivery timescale, but the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update would seem a likely candidate.

    ZDNet's Ed Bott photographed the slide which shows Microsoft's development roadmap built around feedback from testers. Right at the top of the list is reference to plans to create a plugin and extension store for Edge, but it's entry number four that's more intriguing.

    "Build ad blocking features into the browser" is listed as a Feature Request from users. But the good news is that it is not only listed as being "Deliverable 4682811", but as "Targeted for the next version".

    This will no doubt come as good news for those who have fallen in love with Edge, but it's not something that will be welcomed by the likes of Adblock Plus. It does seem that, particularly in the mobile arena, there is a move to baking ad blocking into the browser so it makes sense that Microsoft is following the trend. But it is the fact that Edge straddles Windows 10 on the desktop and Windows 10 Mobile that makes this a particularly interesting move.

    Keep an eye out for Insider builds in the coming weeks as the feature may be just around the corner.
    "

    Forget extensions, built-in ad blocking is coming to Microsoft Edge - [UPDATE... no it's not!]
     
    P4-630, Mar 19, 2019
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    Edge browser no longer displays the news feed

    Hi Charles,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below on how to Customize News Feed in Microsoft Edge Browser and check if this helps:

    • Open Microsoft Edge Browser and click “Customise” (above top sites on the right side).
    • Select Top sites and my news feed, select your language and choose your favorite topics.
    • After selecting your favorite topics, now click Save. That’s it. Now you can see your favorite news on Microsoft Edge home.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Arul_D, Mar 19, 2019
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  4. What we know so far about Microsoft’s new Edge browser for Windows 10

    Edge browser no longer displays the news feed

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below on how to Customize News Feed in Microsoft Edge Browser and check if this helps:

    • Open Microsoft Edge Browser and click “Customise” (above top sites on the right side).
    • Select Top sites and my news feed, select your language and choose your favorite topics.
    • After selecting your favorite topics, now click Save. That’s it. Now you can see your favorite news on Microsoft Edge home.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Andria Maria Mendez, Mar 19, 2019
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