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2026
Microsoft releases Edge 155 stable update with enhanced AI tab organization and JPEG XL decoding
Microsoft released the desktop stable version of Microsoft Edge 155 (build 155.0.4283.45) on October 8. The update adds JPEG XL (image/jxl) image decoding support, expands the AI-powered tab and workspace organization feature to also suggest group names, visual styles and tags, incorporates the latest Chromium project security updates, extends the default disabling of web unload event handlers to 100% of page loads, and announces that the live video translation feature will be discontinued in phases, with the LiveVideoTranslationEnabled policy to be deprecated in a future update.
2026
Microsoft releases Edge 152 stable with Apple account sign-in and Drop removal
Microsoft released Microsoft Edge 152 stable (152.0.4191.53) on August 27, 2026, adding Apple account sign-in on Windows and macOS, upgrading the address-bar password icon into a credential details panel, adding automatic unsubscribe for malicious-site notifications, and removing the built-in cross-device Drop transfer tool while phasing out real-time video translation.
2026
Microsoft launches Edge mobile referral rewards campaign
Microsoft launched a referral promotion in which users of Microsoft Edge on Android or iOS can invite friends to try the browser via a referral link and earn 500 Microsoft Rewards points per successful referral, up to 7,500 points per month and up to 90,000 points per year. Invited users must sign in to a Microsoft account within 14 days and search on two days for both parties to receive rewards. The campaign targets first-time Edge mobile users and has no stated end date.
2021
Microsoft releases Edge Beta Build 97.0.1072.21
Microsoft released Microsoft Edge Beta Build 97.0.1072.21, which includes a preview citation feature and an option for automatic sign-in to work and school accounts.
2021
Microsoft Edge becomes generally available on Linux stable channel
Microsoft Edge became generally available for Linux through its stable channel; users can download it from the website or retrieve it through a Linux package manager.
2021
Microsoft and Shopify partner to bring merchant listings to Microsoft services
Microsoft announced a partnership with Shopify to let Shopify merchants display free product listings across Bing, the Shopping tab in Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Start. The integration also lets merchants create ad campaigns and view marketing performance reports through their Shopify store.
2021
Microsoft announces Edge 93 Beta release
Microsoft announced the release of Edge 93 Beta, version 93.0.961.11, which includes features such as tab groups and the ability to hide the title bar in vertical-tabs mode.
2021
Microsoft rolls out Edge 92
Microsoft began rolling out Edge browser version 92 to the stable channel. The update includes a password health dashboard, an option to upgrade eligible HTTP navigation to HTTPS, natural-language browser history search, and payment information synchronization across devices.
2021
Microsoft releases Edge Dev version 93.0.946.1
Microsoft released Edge Dev version 93.0.946.1, adding features including payment-card syncing across devices and an experimental flag for Windows 11 interface styling.
2021
Microsoft tests a visual update for Edge on Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a visual update for its Edge browser intended to make its appearance more consistent with Windows 11; the reported changes include some menus and browser windows.
2021
Microsoft announces password-health feature for Edge
Microsoft's Edge roadmap says the next Edge v91 version will add password-health indicators in the password manager, identifying repeatedly reused and weak passwords.
2021
Microsoft Edge adds Outlook integration
Microsoft described an Outlook integration in Microsoft Edge that lets paid enterprise users and users with free accounts access Outlook email from a new tab in the browser.
2021
Microsoft confirms support for legacy Edge will end in March
Microsoft confirmed that support for the legacy Edge browser would end in March and encouraged users to use the newer Microsoft Edge. The article describes this as a planned future change.
2021
Microsoft Edge rolls out cross-platform tab and history sync
Microsoft Edge began rolling out a feature that syncs open tabs and browsing history between desktop and mobile browser versions. The rollout was taking place in the UK, with other regions to follow.
2020
Microsoft adds custom theme support to Edge new tab page
Microsoft added a feature to the Edge browser that lets users download custom themes from third-party stores and apply them to the new tab page. The feature was being rolled out to beta and stable users.
2020
Microsoft Edge Canary introduces sleeping tabs
Microsoft introduced a sleeping-tabs feature in an Edge Canary update. The feature can put inactive background tabs to sleep to reduce memory and CPU use.
2020
Microsoft announces new Microsoft Edge features
Microsoft announced new features and security updates for Microsoft Edge at Build 2020, including Sidebar Search, extension syncing, profile management capabilities and Pinterest integration. Microsoft said it would roll out the updates gradually.
2020
Microsoft pauses stable-channel Edge updates
Microsoft announced that it would pause updates to the stable channel of its Edge browser, while continuing to provide security and stability updates for Edge 80 and preview builds for Edge 81.
2019
Microsoft announces January release of new Edge browser
Microsoft announced that its new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser was set for release on January 15. The source describes the release as planned, not completed.