Microsoft Releases Edge Browser for Android and iOS – Plus New Launcher for Android

Posted by at 7:35 am on October 5, 2017

Microsoft today made a beta version of its Edge browser available to Android and iOS devices.

The beta, available to registered Windows Insiders, requires users to initiate the signup process through a Windows 10 PC. Edge for mobile devices ports over popular desktop features, include Favorites, Reading List, New Tab Page, and Reading View. It can sync bookmarks and browser history with the desktop and includes a built-in QR code reader.

It’s only available to U.S. beta testers in English for now.

Microsoft today also released a new launcher for Android handsets. The launcher replaces the native home screen on Android devices in favor of Microsoft’s. It includes Windows 10 features such as favorites, recent photos, documents, and more. Before today, the Microsoft Launcher for Android was in beta status via the Microsoft Garage. It is now available for download through the Google Play Store.

 

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