Microsoft Enhances Edge 136 Dev with Crash Fixes

Microsoft Edge Dev Channel Update: Version 136.0.3240.8 Released

Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new update for Edge Insiders within the Dev Channel. The latest version, 136.0.3240.8, is now available, offering a variety of enhancements, fixes, and minor adjustments across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Key Updates and Enhancements

Here’s a detailed overview of what’s new in this update:

Added Features:

Introduction of an ‘Extensions’ link-type option within the Settings menu.

Improved Operational Stability:

Fixed a crashing issue triggered by clicking the ‘Apply’ button after selecting a coupon on Xbox.

Addressed a problem causing the refresh button to crash on Android tablets.

Resolved a crash occurring when trying to open the browser during Mac’s shutdown process.

Fixed a crash that happened in full-screen mode when opting for ‘split screen’ in the settings dropdown on Mac.

Behavioral Changes:

Adjusted the focus behavior in Copilot to prevent the auto-open focus from shifting incorrectly to the sidebar.

iOS-Specific Fixes:

Rectified an issue where the “Find on page”, “Read aloud”, and “Print” buttons remained clickable when opening a corrupted PDF.

Fixed a visual glitch where toggling the ‘Translate page’ or ‘Show Copilot’ options in dark mode caused flickering of page content.

Addressed a transparency issue in the search bar upon adding a new tab page (NTP) on iOS.

Corrected a bug that caused the replacement popup window to momentarily flash after clicking ‘Replace’ on iOS.

Android-Specific Improvements:

Resolved an issue preventing the switch to developer mode from occurring when accessing the version in the About Microsoft section on Android.

Fixed the visibility problem of the Reflow button in the address bar while in InPrivate mode on Android.

Mac Enhancements:

Corrected the displaying of the vertical tab menu, which appeared incorrectly in Fullscreen mode on Mac.

Fixed a problem where taking a screenshot resulted in no output on Mac.

Resolved the appearance of unwanted blank space at the top of the favorites pane on Mac.

Automatic Updates and Availability

For those utilizing Microsoft Edge Dev as their main browser or for testing purposes, the update will automatically be applied in the background, taking effect after the next restart. Users who wish to manually trigger an update can do so by navigating to edge://settings/help.

Microsoft Edge Dev supports a range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. You can download it here from the official website. The Stable Channel is expected to receive version 136 in the week of May 1, 2025.

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