Microsoft's Edge browser gets extension support in latest preview build

When Microsoft released the Edge browser it was missing out on the extension support, but promised it will be bringing the feature on-board. After a long wait Microsoft has finally brought support for extension to its web browser via Windows 10 build 14291.

Microsoft will offer three extension to test including Microsoft Translator, Reddit Extension and Mouse Gestures, which have to be manually installed. Note that, you should be a part of Windows Insider program to get the build and experience the new feature.

The extension will be made available in the Windows Store, once the feature roll out later this year to all Windows 10 users for "simple and secure discovery and installation experience". Microsoft has also promised that additional extensions including AdBlock, AdBlock Plus, Amazon, LastPass and Evernote will be available later this year.

Currently it's an early look at how extension will work in Edge browser, but Microsoft says it plans to update the experience as it continues to test and upgrade Windows 10.

Other features included in the build includes, support for pinned tabs in Edge browser, a 'paste and go' option to copy text from clipboard into address bar to navigate a web page or do a web search (via Paste and search), updated maps, clock and alarm apps, improvements to the Japanese keyboard and inclusion of Feedback Hub. 

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WhatsApp Web now supports Microsoft Edge

WhatsApp Web, the web based service now supports Microsoft Edge. Until now, this functionality was only available on Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Safari. For those unaware, WhatsApp web allows users to send and receive messages from their PCs browser.

The change was first noticed by users on Reddit, and were able to confirm that WhatsApp Web is working with Edge, as seen in the screenshot.

Previously it was possible to get WhatsApp Web working with Microsoft Edge by changing the user agent string to emulate Chrome or Firefox to make Edge be identified as one of these apps, but now users can use this feature without any further work, because WhatsApp is officially supporting Edge.

Edge is Microsoft's new browser for Windows 10 and is offered as a universal app, so it has the same looks and features on both PCs and Windows 10 Mobile. Unfortunately, it lacks support for extensions. However, Microsoft will be adding extension support with the Redstone update that will arrive in summer (June-July).

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Microsoft's internet browser Project Spartan is called Microsoft Edge

Microsoft internet browser codenamed 'Project Spartan' now has a name. Microsoft at Build 2015 announced that the new web browser for Windows 10 will be called ' Microsoft Edge'.

Edge will have features such as built in note taking and sharing. It will have new tab page, which is located in the address bar in the middle of the pages. It will display top pages, apps associated with those pages and  a handful of featured apps. Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana will be also be built-in to the browser.

Another major feature is Web Extensions written via HTML and Javascript will be supported. Microsoft's Joe Belifore said that any extensions made for Chrome and Firefox will work with Edge with 'just a few modifications'.

More details about Microsoft Edge will be revealed at Microsoft Edge Web Summit which will be on on May 5-6 at Microsoft's Silicon Valley offices, located in Mountain View California.

Microsoft also posted a new video that highlights new features included in Microsoft Edge. Check it out.

 

In addition, Kyle Alden, member of the Microsoft Edge browser team posted the logo of Microsoft Edge. The new logo looks similar to the Old logo, but the 'e' is stylized and ditches the ring in favor of broken curved edge on the top left side.

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