Microsoft Edge 137 Released in Dev Channel Featuring WebUI Enhancements and More

In an exciting development for users of Microsoft Edge, the latest build, Edge 137, has transitioned from the Canary Channel to the Dev Channel. This update is part of the ongoing enhancements that have included the rollout of Copilot Vision as well as Edge 136 in the Beta Channel. Edge Insiders can now access build 137.0.3255.0, which boasts significant improvements to the WebUI along with an extensive list of fixes and modifications. Below is a summary of the primary enhancements and changes included in this update:

New Features Introduced:

A new row of functional buttons has been added to the tab search application in the Web UI, streamlining navigation.

Behavioral Improvements:

Addressed a rare crashing issue related to Settings Navigation on Android devices.

Fixed a crash that occurred when users logged into an AAD/MSA account on iOS.

Resolved a crash issue on Android after changing themes and adjusting the address bar position in the Appearance and Layout settings.

Eliminated a crash scenario occurring in the Start, Home, and New Tab Page settings.

Changes Made:

Updated the loading screen color in the Game Assist widget for a better user experience.

Fixed visibility issues with the navigation bar in Settings when page colors were set to desert or white.

Resolved an issue where selecting ‘Open all () in new tab group’ under Favorites led to unintended behavior with subfolder items.

Corrected text overlap in the ‘Import Favorites’ folder located in the Favorites bar.

Specific Updates for iOS:

Fixed a problem where PDFs continued reading aloud even after exiting the read-aloud feature on iOS devices.

Android Specific Enhancements:

Resolved an issue that allowed the Copilot error page to only display in a half-screen view.

Addressed a problem with the refresh button in the web search box being unresponsive.

Fixed the missing chat icon in the upper right corner after accessing Copilot from the New Tab Page.

Notable Fixes for Mac Users:

Resolved an issue where avatars could not load on the ‘Choose an account’ screen.

Microsoft Edge Dev is compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Users can download the latest version directly from the official website. Additionally, Edge 136 is anticipated to launch in the Stable Channel during the week of May 1, 2025.

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