Microsoft’s Edge browser is already available on Android and iPhone, and now Microsoft is making another step towards turning it into one of the leading apps in this software category by releasing its developer channels on Google’s platform as well.
The version 91.0.858.0 of Microsoft Edge Canary on Android introduces some minor changes including a new menu layout, and users can also enable hidden features via the edge://flags menu. Welcome to Microsoft Edge Canary Channel Welcome to Microsoft Edge Canary Channel We're excited to show you what we're working on next. As you're getting started, check out. Microsoft Edge Canary lies within Internet & Network Tools, more precisely Browsers. The most popular versions among the software users are 86.0 and 82.0. Msedge.exe is the frequent file name to indicate the Microsoft Edge Canary installer. This download was scanned by our built-in antivirus and was rated as safe. The Canary build of Edge is now available on the Play Store, the better for the big M to test out its newest features on a wider subset of users. Go grab it now if you're so inclined. The Beta channel is the most stable Microsoft Edge preview experience. With major updates every 6 weeks, each release incorporates learnings and improvements from our Dev and Canary builds. Also available for. Windows 8 / 8.1.
In other words, users can download preview builds of Microsoft Edge even on Android, as the Canary version has been published on the Google Play Store.
Needless to say, Canary builds aren’t recommended for production devices, but they do come in handy whenever you want to try out new features in advance.
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Worth knowing, however, is that Edge Canary comes with an increased likelihood of bugs, with updates released on a daily basis for testing purposes.
“Want to be one of the first to preview what’s new? The Microsoft Edge preview channels are now available for mobile! This is the Microsoft Edge Canary channel for Android. Canary will be released daily to keep you up to date on our progress. Your feedback is what helps us improve, so download now and let us know what you think,” the description of Edge Canary in the Google Play storereads.
Users can already download it
Edge is quickly becoming one of the leading browsers out there, as the move to the Chromium engine has allowed Microsoft to turn it into a cross-platform offering with features that can easily roam across devices. The mobile versions of Edge are also growing in popularity especially as more people stick with the same browser on the desktop, with statistics showing that close to 10 percent of the computers out there still run Microsoft’s Edge on a daily basis.
Microsoft is yet to officially announce the new Edge Canary for Android devices, and while an announcement is expected to land rather sooner than later, you can head over to the Google Play Store to download Edge Canary right now.
The latest version of Edge Canary for Android feels like a new browser.
Microsoft launched Edge Canary for Android yesterday. The new version of Edge – 91.0.858.0 – is in line with the Windows 10 desktop version of Edge Canary, and as a result, is a massive leap over what Edge offered on Android before. We already covered the news of Edge Canary launching on Android, but I wanted to share a quick first impressions post of the app.
The current version of Edge beta on Android is 46.03.24.5155, which seems ancient compared to version 91.0.858.0 seen in the new Edge Canary. With that massive jump comes a fresh user interface, menu layout, and improved scrolling. Edge Canary also supports edge://flags, just like the desktop version of Edge.
The jump comes from the fact that Microsoft is unifying the codebase of Edge across platforms. This will help bring new features to Edge on Android and other platforms while also easing the development process.
The shift to Edge Canary brings a ton of noteworthy improvements, but after downloading the app and using it throughout the day, my main takeaway is its speed. If the only thing that changed between the old version and the new version was speed, I'd still be happy, considering it's as fast as it is.
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© Provided by Windows CentralI know it's cliche to say that an update 'seems faster.' It's a recurring joke in Microsoft news circles for a reason. That being said, Edge Canary for Android legitimately does seem faster. The browser absolutely flies for me. Pages load instantly, scrolling is smooth, and navigating the browser feels leaps and bounds above the standard version of Edge on Android.
Edge Canary is in its early stages, so some people have run into bugs and issues. That's to be expected with any app in preview. I happen to be one of the lucky ones that haven't run into any issues. I've been able to sign in with my Microsoft account and zip across the web.
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One person on Reddit has been impressed by Edge Canary's ability to scale across the Galaxy Fold 2. Others appreciate its speed on displays with 90Hz refresh rates. Overall, it seems like I'm not alone in noticing the massive speed bump for Edge on Android.
I hope that this is a glimpse of things to come. If Edge continues in this direction, it could become the best browser on Android.
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The new Microsoft Edge Canary is a massive leap ahead of what's currently available on Edge's normal Android version. It's incredibly fast and shows promise for the future.