Learn how to install the new Chrome-based Edge (tips and download)

In December of last year, the ecosystem confirmed that it was developing a new browser Edge. This new version will be based on the Chromium, a project that serves as a basis for the Chrome and what is from bar code open. Just over 4 months later, the company finally started releasing the download of the trial version of new Edge with 2 versions.

The arrival of the new Edge

Launched in 2015, the Microsoft Edge arrived with the task of bringing people back to the navigator of the company after the failure of the Internet Explore. Still, the Edge did not gain the prominence that the ecosystem wanted and so the solution was to bring to the navigator news and an update with more advanced features.

As of today, anyone who has a computer with the Windows 10 can do the download of the version Edge canary, which is updated every day, or from Edge Developer, which has updates every week. For the time being there is no option for the other versions of the operating system, but users can choose to receive notifications as soon as the versions for the Windows 7, Windows 8 e Windows 8.1 are available.

It is worth remembering that the version Developer had been leaked before and that some people managed to run it on computers with the Windows 7, although it is not advisable.

Versions still in testing

As these versions are still being tested, it is also not advisable to use them for work or important activities. Obviously there are still some errors and bugs that are being reported and resolved little by little.

who does the download you may notice some basic differences from the predecessor model, such as the design at first glance. Such as ecosystem will no longer be selling e-books, it is possible that the new browser will not support this feature. But in the builds that have been leaked, signs have already been found that it will be compatible with streaming da Netflix in 4K.

Some features of the original, such as being able to write on top of internet pages, have not yet been seen, but will certainly be added in a short time. Other functions to come are to dark mode, improvements of accessibility, grammar tools, scrolling page smoother reading and translation mode. For anyone who wants to do the download of one of the new versions of Edge, just enter the download page.