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Microsoft has a new way to twist your arm to use Edge, this time on mobile

Microsoft Edge for Android is testing new background themes, but you have to set Edge as your default browser to use them

Windows Central · Aug 21

Microsoft Edge’s new sign-in option is a quiet admission of defeat on mobile

You will soon be able to sign into Microsoft Edge with an Apple account. The feature lets iPhone users sync bookmarks and history without needing a Microsoft account.

Windows Central · Aug 11

Force any site into dark mode with Microsoft Edge — no extension required

Microsoft Edge is testing a new "Web Remix" feature in Canary builds that allows users to force any website into dark mode without needing third-party extensions.

Windows Central · Jul 13

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Microsoft is retiring Edge Drop to make room for Copilot

Microsoft is retiring Edge Drop, the browser’s built‑in tool for sending files and notes to yourself. The feature is being removed as Copilot takes over the Sidebar and Microsoft focuses on other parts of Edge.

Windows Central · Jun 22

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

Windows Central · Apr 17

Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC

A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.

Windows Central · Jan 30

Microsoft Edge is killing off its Collections feature, leaving users scrambling to figure out what happens to their saved data

The clock is ticking for Microsoft Edge Collections. As retirement looms, users face a choice: lose their saved notes or move their data offline.

Windows Central · Jan 17

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Microsoft Edge is killing off Collections — and your data is caught in the crossfire

The clock is ticking for Microsoft Edge Collections. As retirement looms, users face a choice: lose their saved notes or move their data offline.

Windows Central · Jan 13

Microsoft is about to kill my favorite Edge feature — and Copilot is to blame

Microsoft is quietly phasing out one of Edge’s most useful features, scaling back the Sidebar so Copilot can take its place.

Windows Central · Nov 17, 2025

Microsoft Edge unlocks background YouTube playback on Android — no Premium needed

Microsoft Edge is testing background playback on Android, letting you listen to videos without paying for YouTube Premium.

Windows Central · Aug 27, 2025

uBlock Origin ships to Edge for Android as Google kills it on Chrome

uBlock Origin is now available on Edge for Android, just as Google phases out the popular ad blocker from Chrome

Windows Central · Jun 16, 2025

Microsoft Edge for Android will copy this Google Chrome feature for private browsing

Microsoft Edge for Android is testing a feature that locks InPrivate tabs behind a PIN or biometric login, mimicking a long-standing Chrome feature.

Windows Central · Jun 4, 2025

My favorite Microsoft Edge feature just got an AI upgrade — is this the best way to use Copilot on Windows 11?

Copilot within the Microsoft Edge Sidebar can now show previous conversations. It also supports the new Think Deeper feature, which rolled out to Copilot on Android recently.

Windows Central · Mar 26, 2025

Microsoft just missed a massive opportunity to differentiate Edge from Chrome

Microsoft Edge will no longer support uBlock Origin. That ad blocker will stop working on Chromium browsers in the near future.

Windows Central · Feb 26, 2025

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Windows Central · Feb 10, 2025

Would you trust AI to change your browser passwords automatically? Google thinks you will.

A new feature in Google Chrome will offer to change compromised passwords automatically by using AI. The feature is in testing now but is still experimental.

Windows Central · Jan 13, 2025

I found this intriguing Microsoft Edge feature because of a bug in my X feed

Microsoft rolled out a feature for uploading images from a phone to the web last year, but for some reason X decided to highlight the tool today.

Windows Central · Dec 19, 2024

Is Google copying Microsoft's security playbook? Chrome might get a new AI-powered tool to detect scams

The latest Google Chrome Canary update ships with a new "Client Side Detection Brand and Intent for Scam Detection"

Windows Central · Oct 31, 2024

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

Microsoft Edge will soon let you move the address bar to the bottom of the browser. Microsoft is also testing several improvements to its desktop and mobile browsers among Insiders.

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Windows Central · May 13, 2024

Microsoft is taking away this Edge feature you never should have used if you care about privacy

The latest Insider build of Microsoft Edge removes to option to follow creators through the browser. Microsoft had shifted away from the feature already, but it now seems the tech giant will move away from the option entirely.

Windows Central · May 8, 2024

I studied (and failed) French for almost a decade, so this AI feature in Microsoft Edge is perfect for me

Microsoft Edge will soon support real-time translation into voice. The feature uses AI to translate the audio of a video as you watch.

Windows Central · Apr 15, 2024

Microsoft, please, enough with the ads — For once, I'm not experiencing FOMO with these new additions for Edge Insiders

Microsoft has seemingly started testing Copilot-themed ads on Edge Canary via the new update for Edge Insiders. The ad features recommendations highlighting how you can leverage Copilot's capabilities "for more efficient Settings," including a new way to launch the service.

Windows Central · Mar 28, 2024

I don't own a single PC game, but I'm thrilled for this Microsoft Edge gaming feature

Microsoft has a new Edge feature in testing that limits how much RAM the browser can use. You can set the option to restrict RAM access at all times or only when playing a PC game.

Windows Central · Mar 13, 2024

Microsoft could fix the Edge Sidebar with these 3 small changes

Microsoft Edge features a Sidebar that lets you open tools, web apps, and websites in a panel without switching tabs. While this feature is handy, Microsoft could improve it with only a few changes.

Windows Central · Feb 28, 2024

Microsoft is looking to change how you can manage tabs within Edge

Microsoft is working on an improved tab actions menu within its Edge browser. The revamped menu is still in its early stages, however.

Windows Central · Feb 20, 2024

Microsoft Edge is getting better and worse all at the same time — Here's why

Microsoft is working on incorporating a new search bar in Edge, which will complement the address bar, ultimately improving the browsing experience. However, users are infuriated with the addition of a new sidebar button in Edge, which can only be removed by turning on the Copilot button.

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