As a result, Microsoft will be able to update the browser more frequently, and users will no longer have to wait until a new feature update releases to get new improvements and features on Edge. Microsoft Edge is coming to older versions of Windows and macOSĪlongside the rebuild of Microsoft Edge, the software giant is also announcing that is bringing its browser to Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 as an executable that you’ll be able to download and install on your device running the older version of the operating system.įurthermore, Microsoft Edge will also be available for macOS users, which signals that the browser will no longer be an exclusive feature of Windows 10.

No surprising, it’s also the preferred rendering engine by web developers and even Google to optimize their websites and services as Chromium is usually the first to adopt new web technologies.īecause of the lack of interest from developers and adoption from users, Microsoft is throwing the towel and embracing Chromium, which will help the company to solve many compatibility issues while offering a more consistent experience. The reason Microsoft is changing directionĪlthough the company has been working hard on modernizing its web browser, the adoption rate from users and developers have been falling significantly behind Chrome.Ĭhromium is an open-source web rendering engine created by Google, which became popular thanks to the massive adoption of the Chrome browser across devices.

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