Latest Update for Microsoft Edge 134 in the Dev Channel
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update for Edge 134 in the Dev Channel, marking an exciting opportunity for participants in the Edge Insider program. The latest version, 134.0.3096.1, introduces several enhancements aimed at improving user experience, including a new feature in the Browser Essentials menu, updates to the tab actions menu, and a host of bug fixes.
Changelog Highlights
New Features Added:
- Introduced a ‘Restart Now’ button in the Browser Essentials.
- Implemented a ‘Create new workspace’ option accessible from the tab actions menu (TAM) button located in the title bar.
Behavior Improvements:
- Fixed browser crashes that occurred when launching the rewards page in two identical browser windows using Split View or Slide Over mode.
- Addressed crashes that resulted from using the keyboard to move a favorite to the last position on the Favorites Bar.
Changes in Behavior:
- Corrected the focus order in the Split Button within the Tab center.
- Resolved an issue where no options were listed under ‘Set what the home button opens’ on Start, Home, and New Tab pages.
- Fixed discrepancies between the Internet Explorer mode icon in Settings and the toolbar icon in Settings WebUI2.
- Adjusted the functionality of the ‘Share link’ button to be correctly identified as a button in workspaces.
- Resolved an issue where updates to the startup settings were not displaying correctly in the Start, Home, and New Tab pages.
- Corrected the operation of the Hide/Show title bar feature in the tab center.
- Reduced the minimum size for the Game Assist widget for better usability.
- Addressed highlighting issues in the header description during search mode within settings WebUI2.
- Fixed the keyboard focus order after using the ‘Go back to tracking prevention page’ button on the ‘Blocked trackers’ page in edge://settings/profiles.
- Implemented the appropriate use of the Copilot icon in the grab bar of Copilot vision.
- Fixed issues that led to blank settings pages opening when interacting with links related to clearing browsing data in Internet Explorer mode.
- Corrected the persistence of the transient mode in Tab center.
How to Update Microsoft Edge
You can easily update your Microsoft Edge to the latest version by navigating to edge://settings/help. The Edge Dev is available across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. For those interested in downloading the browser, it can be accessed here from the official website. Users can expect version 134 to transition to the Stable Channel during the week of March 6, 2025.
Upcoming Features
In related news, Microsoft is testing a new AI-driven scareware blocker designed to safeguard users from potential tech scams. This innovative feature reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing user security and combating online threats.
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