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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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"

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Edge extension support on Android will give you a genuine reason to switch from Chrome, as long as Microsoft doesn't mess it up

Microsoft began testing extension support in Edge Canary for Android recently. At the moment you can only use three specific extensions, but the prospect of extensions on the mobile version of Edge is exciting.

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Microsoft Copilot continues its march toward ubiquity, will soon appear in Edge screenshot tool

Microsoft is testing new Copilot and Bing shortcuts within the Edge screenshot tool. It's the latest push from the company to get Copilot in front of more users.

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Secret Microsoft Edge feature can preview new tabs and (surprisingly) respect your default search engine

Microsoft Edge will soon get a feature dubbed Super Drag and Drop which is designed to simplify the process of opening links easier for users. The feature is currently limited to the Canary and Dev preview versions of Edge as it's still in the testing phase.

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Microsoft Edge will soon stay open after you close your last tab, no extension required

Microsoft Edge Canary has a new feature in testing that keeps the browser open when you shut your last tab. Many have requested the feature over the years, and it's finally on the way.

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