Microsoft Edge for Android just got a major update, here’s what’s new
Microsoft Edge for Android is now in line with its desktop counterpart.
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What you need to know
Microsoft Edge on Android recently received a major update to version 92, which is based on Chromium 92 (viaTechdows). The update brings the mobile browser in line with the desktop version of Microsoft Edge, which also recently bumped toversion 92. It also marks a significant jump for the Android browser, which was on Chromium 77 until this update.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it wouldunify its Edge codebaseacross all major platforms. The recent update to Edge on Android is a major step in that direction. Unifying the Edge codebase means more features for the browser and less work for Microsoft.
The latest version of Edge for Android brings:
The update appears to be rolling out in stages. I don’t see version 92 on my device at this time, but it is available for some people. You can check the Google Play Store to see if an update is available on your device.
Microsoft Edge for Android just received a major update. It now has several new features and is in line with the desktop version of Edge.
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