Microsoft Removes Edge Update to Resolve Unexpected Issues

Microsoft Edge Update: Addressing Audio Issues and Feature Enhancements

Microsoft has initiated the rollout of a targeted update for the Edge browser aimed at rectifying audio playback problems on select websites. Users can now download version 138.0.3351.77 from the Stable Channel by navigating to edge://settings/help.

Key Fix for Audio Playback Issues

The official release notes reveal that this update introduces a temporary workaround to address a bug that disrupts audio when playing videos encoded with the AAC codec on specific sites. To remedy this, Microsoft reverted certain unspecified changes. The underlying issue can be traced back to older versions of HLS.js, a JavaScript library integral for HTTP Live Streaming in web browsers. Microsoft has indicated that updating to a more recent version of HLS.js is the optimal solution to fully resolve the problem.

New Features and Enhancements

In addition to addressing audio concerns, Edge 138.0.3351.77 introduces an enhancement regarding the Find on Page feature specifically in Microsoft Edge for Business:

Integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: This new functionality will help users locate relevant content quickly, streamlining searches and enhancing efficiency with the CTRL+F capability.

No Security Fixes in This Release

It’s worth noting that this update does not include any security fixes or additional patches. Instead, it consists of a single feature enhancement and one specific fix related to audio issues.

Performance Improvements

One of the noteworthy enhancements in this update is the browser’s settings rendering speed, which has improved to under 300 ms, nearly imperceptible to users. Overall, the Microsoft Edge browser is now reported to be 40% faster than previous versions, indicating significant performance upgrades.

For detailed release notes and further information regarding Edge 138, which was released at the end of June, users can access the official documentation.

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