Microsoft Edge Updates

[SpeedxThunder]

just checked. same here even though i have completely uninstalled every files related to edge it still got installed idk what is up

 

[Sushubh]

Reinventing search with a new AI-powered Microsoft Bing and Edge, your copilot for the web - The Official Microsoft Blog

To empower people to unlock the joy of discovery, feel the wonder of creation and better harness the world’s knowledge, today we’re improving how the world benefits from the web by reinventing the tools billions of people use every day, the search engine and the browser. Today, we’re launching...

blogs.microsoft.com

This would have been fine if Edge was not pushed in our faces on Windows all the time.

 

[Navjot Singh]

Adobe and Microsoft Bring Industry-Leading Acrobat PDF Experience to 1.4 Billion Windows Users through Microsoft Edge

Natively embedding Acrobat PDF technology in Microsoft Edge delivers an enhanced PDF experience for Windows users and a seamless path to even more value. Adobe Acrobat PDF technology in Microsoft Edge will be available to all Wi

blogs.windows.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

Edge's built-in VPN reportedly comes to users in the Stable Channel

It seems that Microsoft is about to launch a native VPN for Edge. Some users report seeing the built-in VPN in the stable version of the browser, which was previously available only to Insiders.

www.neowin.net

 

[Sushubh]

Source

 

[Navjot Singh]

Microsoft will pay you if you use Edge instead of Chrome on Windows 11, Windows 10

Following adverts being run on Outlook for iOS, Microsoft is now rolling out more advertisements promoting Microsoft Edge. This time on Windows. Microsoft has started testing new advertisements to push its Chromium-based Edge to Windows 10 and 11 users. Ads for Edge on Windows aren’t new, but...

www.windowslatest.com

 

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[Navjot Singh]

Microsoft is showing new full-page ads asking you to set Edge as the default browser

Microsoft has apparently started showing full-page ads after Edge updates (rather than just the OOBE flow) asking you to set it as the default browser. Fortunately, the option can be bypassed.

www.neowin.net

 

[Navjot Singh]

Looks like you can disable the annoying Discover/Chat button.

How to Remove Bing Chat Copilot Button in Microsoft Edge

Thanks, but I can fly solo.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

Microsoft is testing a built-in cryptocurrency wallet for the Edge browser

Crypto wallet would join coupons, cash back, and “buy now, pay later” add-ons.

arstechnica.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

Source

Apparently Edge's Leadership team was changed last year or so which is why it's becoming more annoying and aggressive.