We're excited to announce that Edge is the first browser to support accelerated app launches on Windows, delivering a faster and more consistent browser launch experience. With accelerated app launch, most Windows users will see a 15% launch The post Edge is faster on Windows with Accelerated App Launches appeared first on Windows Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Windows Experience Blog, Uncategorized
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge, Windows · verify against the original
Ask Copilot about an image in Edge enables users to instantly analyze images from the web by sending them directly to Copilot from the Edge context menu, making it easy to ask questions, gain insights, and understand visual content without leaving their browsing experience. Admins can control availability to this feature using the EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext and Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policies. GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge will allow users to translate PDF documents into their preferred language, with admin control via the TranslateEnabled policy. Generally available in January 2027.
What you should do
Review and configure the TranslateEnabled policy as needed. AI-suggested
Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.
Users will be able to translate full PDF documents directly within the native PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge. The translated document opens in a new tab, making it easier to access content in their preferred language. Admins can control availability to this feature using the TranslateEnabled policy. GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge's Rewrite by Copilot feature will include enterprise data protection for commercial customers once it becomes available, but the release has been paused temporarily.
Rewrite by Copilot in Edge, which lets users edit typed text for tone, format, and length within an open page in Microsoft Edge, is being updated to include enterprise data protection for commercial customers. Once Rewrite is available, users signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID will have enterprise data protection when using the feature in Microsoft Edge. Updated March 20, 2026: We have paused release of this feature temporarily and will announce new release timelines soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. More info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/edge GA date: October CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Entra ID
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Organizations managing macOS devices will be able to select the Microsoft Edge Extended Stable channel, providing a slower 8-week major release cycle, compared to the two-week major release cycle for Stable. GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
The built-in PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge will include a Notes pane that lists highlights, text notes, ink notes and comments in page order allowing users to quickly revisit them without finding them page by page. Users can search and filter their annotations, jump to each one in the document, and edit, delete or add comments from the pane. Available for Windows and macOS devices GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge will simplify its energy saver feature, enabling it by default on low battery and when unplugged. Administrators can manage this via the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy.
What you should do
Review and configure the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to align with your organization's energy-saving requirements. AI-suggested
Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.
Energy saver, formerly known as efficiency mode, will have new defaults and different setting options. Edge will now support and recommend users to use the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to manage the energy saver feature. The energy saver feature has been simplified to become enabled under two conditions: on low battery or when unplugged. The default will be for energy saver to be enabled on low battery. Energy saver will now have one mode. Users set to Balanced savings will be mapped to have energy saver enabled on low battery. Users set to Maximum savings will be mapped to have energy …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge now allows users to organize and merge PDF files directly within the browser, with admin control via the PdfOrganizeAndMergeEnabled policy.
Users can organize and merge PDF files in the Microsoft Edge built-in PDF reader. They can select pages to extract, delete, rotate, or reorder, and save the result as a new PDF file. They can also merge the open PDF file with other PDF files that are open in Microsoft Edge tabs or stored on their device, to create a single PDF file. Files are processed on the device, and the original files aren't modified. Admins can manage this feature using the PdfOrganizeAndMergeEnabled policy. GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Microsoft discusses designing a flexible sovereign architecture for AI workloads, allowing organizations to place workloads in appropriate environments and apply necessary controls.
A flexible sovereign architecture allows organizations to place each workload in the right environment, apply the controls it requires, and maintain consistency. The post Designing for sovereign AI: A shared foundation from edge to cloud appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
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Announcements
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Azure Blog, Hybrid + multicloud, AI, Microsoft Sovereign Cloud
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge will automatically open the Copilot side pane when users click on Outlook links, providing contextual insights. Admins can control this feature via the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy.
What you should do
Review and configure the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy to manage this feature in your environment. AI-suggested
Why: This change may need administrator attention depending on how your environment is configured.
When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content - such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions - without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy. GA date: December CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
At a glance Microsoft Edge is developing new ways to help security updates reach people faster with less disruption. A seamless-updates prototype shows how Edge could update while work continues. Available today, Restar The post Faster protection, fewer interruptions: How Microsoft Edge is rethinking updates appeared first on Windows Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Windows Experience Blog, Uncategorized
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Welcome back to New in Edge for developers, our recurring roundup of recent web platform updates in Microsoft Edge. In this edition, we'll look more closely at some of the newest additions to Microsoft Edge and the Chromium project, such as The post New in Edge for developers – Create better components and make your site agent-ready appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Building an extension has never been easier. Rapid adoption of AI-assisted coding is enabling developers to build extensions faster than ever. We have seen that momentum on the Edge Add-ons siteThe post Faster reviews and quality recognition for Microsoft Edge extensions appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
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Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Add-ons, Extension, Extensions
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
The Interop 2027 call for proposals is open, submit your ideas now! Over the past six years, the I The post Calling for Interop 2027 proposals appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Interop2027, Interoperability, Web platform
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Microsoft Edge is moving to a two-week release cycle, and the The post WebView2 is moving to a 2-week release cadence appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, release cadence, release schedule, two-week release cycle, WebView2
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Back in 2020, we committed to Manifest Version 3 (MV3) as the future direction of the Chromium extensions platform. Since then, we've worked with developer The post Moving the Microsoft Edge extensions ecosystem forward with Manifest Version 3 appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Extensions, Manifest
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
At a glance Edge for Business security connectors extend your security tools into the browser, so you gain visibility and enforcement where work happens. This update adds new partner integrations, including Cisco Secure Access, The post Bring your security stack into Edge for Business — with support for more partners appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Welcome to New in Edge for developers, a new series featuring recent web platform updates in Microsoft Edge that help web developers build better sites and apps. In this first edition, we'll look at CSS gap de The post New in Edge for developers – Style layout gaps, improve keyboard accessibility and migrate your PWA to a new origin appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Release notes, Web platform
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge is moving to a two-week release cycle, bringing new features and improvements to users and organizations faster than ever. This is great news for teams that thrive on innovation: instead of waiting a full month for the next update, you The post Faster updates, enterprise-friendly schedule: the new Microsoft Edge release cycle appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.
Type
Announcements
Tags
Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Beta channel, browser management, Edge for Business, enterprise deployment, Enterprise Preview, Extended Stable, release cadence
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original