Is it true that Microsoft released a new Edge browser? What are the highlights of the new Microsoft Edge?

On January 16, 2020, Microsoft announced that the official version of Microsoft's new Edge browser based on the Chromium kernel was launched, and not only Windows 10 and Windows 7 versions were released, but also Apple's macOS version was officially launched for download. Let's take a look at the information about Microsoft's release of the new Edge browser!

Is it true that Microsoft is releasing a new Edge browser?

On January 16, Microsoft announced the first stable release of the Edge browser based on the Google Chromium open source project on Wednesday. Users can download this browser for free on Windows PC and Mac. Before this official stable release, Microsoft has released a public beta version of the Edge browser for more than a few months.

What's new in Microsoft Edge?

Microsoft Edge is now available on all your devices and automatically syncs your passwords, favorites, and settings.

Microsoft Edge and Bing give you the tools to protect your privacy online.

With new features like Collections and the most comprehensive set of built-in learning and accessibility tools on the web, the new Microsoft Edge is designed to help you get work done.

With the new Microsoft Edge & Bing, you can earn rewards just for searching.

With Internet Explorer mode, enterprise-grade security, and Microsoft Search in Bing, the new Microsoft Edge is the only browser your organization needs.

Will the new Edge browser be updated?

The new Edge browser may see the following changes in the coming months:

Themes for the main Edge interface -- tabs, address bar, and menus;

Consider eliminating excessive tabs and browser buttons;

Smooth feel, transparency, and other material effects;

Add Fluent Design's display focus and introduce animation effects to tabs or button borders;

Display smaller tabs, URLs, and toolbars on desktop PCs or devices that do not support touch.

Other new animations.

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The current Fluent Design implementation in Chromium Edge is still in its early stages and not even close to the classic Edge. Given that Microsoft is still considering feedback, the new changes may not be introduced until the second half of 2020.