Serious Discussion Microsoft Edge Stable (Chromium) Now Available for Download

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On last update Edge informed me there had been inadvertent changes :rolleyes: which it kindly restored back to Bing, in reality it was I that changed from Bing search to another, thank you MS for making sure I use only Bing, added to that MS almost hide the search engine choices, well they are buried away somewhat, of course I did change it back but it shows keeping an eye on Edge is important though I use it infrequently.
 
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Sorrento said:
On last update Edge informed me there had been inadvertent changes :rolleyes: which it kindly restored back to Bing, in reality it was I that changed from Bing search to another, thank you MS for making sure I use only Bing, added to that MS almost hide the search engine choices, well they are buried away somewhat, of course I did change it back but it shows keeping an eye on Edge is important though I use it infrequently.
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It acts like an AV which prevents the naive user from hurting himself.
 
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I just noticed that Microsoft Edge now allows location access by default, even though the settings say, “Ask before accessing.” I found out that all websites can access my location. Is this something new? It’s strange because, unlike Edge, my Brave and Vivaldi browsers still ask for permission before accessing my location.

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lokamoka820 said:
I just noticed that Microsoft Edge now allows location access by default, even though the settings say, “Ask before accessing.” I found out that all websites can access my location. Is this something new? It’s strange because, unlike Edge, my Brave and Vivaldi browsers still ask for permission before accessing my location.

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Working for me

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After I disabled it and then re-enabled it, it now asks for permission and no websites have access to my location anymore. Before, it was allowed by default, and there’s no option to make it allowed by default like in my previous screenshot, which is really odd.

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Version 150.0.4078.96: July 23, 2026 (Stable)

Release Summary​

CategoryDescription
FixesFixed various bugs and performance issues.
SecurityStable channel security updates are listed here.

Fixes​

  • Fixed an issue where files downloaded while running Microsoft Edge with different user credentials, or as a published application where the Windows Shell was unavailable, did not automatically open in the associated application after the download completed.
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Microsoft Edge release notes for Stable Channel

Microsoft Edge release note for the Stable Channel
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Version 151.0.4129.59: July 31, 2026 (Stable)

Release Summary​


CategoryDescription
AnnouncementsAnnouncements about Microsoft Translator requirements and Drop retirement in Microsoft Edge.
Feature UpdatesUpdates to clipboard suggestions, passkey sync, Sidebar, and macOS support in Microsoft Edge.
FixesFixes for third-party extensions in Microsoft Edge.
Policy UpdatesNew and updated policies in Microsoft Edge.
SecurityStable channel security updates are listed here.

Announcements​

  • Microsoft Translator update. On Microsoft Edge versions earlier than 136, translation will stop working after July 30, 2026. Users can update their browser by going to Settings and more (...) > Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge; install the update and restart when prompted. Admins should update managed devices to the latest version of Microsoft Edge.
  • Drop is being retired. We're simplifying Microsoft Edge. Drop will be retired in the near future. Files shared are saved in OneDrive. Text notes need to be downloaded separately.

Feature Updates​

  • Clipboard suggestions in the address bar. Microsoft Edge can suggest content based on text and links copied to the clipboard directly in the address bar dropdown. Admins can control availability of this feature using the AddressBarClipboardSuggestEnabled policy.
  • Passkey Sync for Enterprise Users. Microsoft Edge is introducing support for passkey synchronization for enterprise users, enabling secure, passwordless authentication across devices. Passkeys created in Edge can now be synced seamlessly, improving sign-in experience while maintaining strong security standards. Admins can control availability to this feature using the PasswordManagerPasskeysEnabled policy.
  • Sidebar app list is retired for enterprise users. We're simplifying Microsoft Edge. The sidebar app list is retired for enterprise users. New apps can no longer be added to the sidebar, and apps currently pinned in the app tower are removed. Sidebar app policies are no longer supported, and any configured sidebar app policies are no longer applied. For more information, see Streamline access to your favorite sites and apps with Sidebar in Microsoft Edge.
  • Microsoft Edge supported Operating Systems for macOS. Microsoft Edge version 151 or later requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.

Fixes​

  • Fixed an issue which caused third-party extensions to be temporarily disabled on m365.cloud.microsoft.

Policy Updates​

New policies​

Additional policy changes​

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Microsoft Edge release notes for Stable Channel

Microsoft Edge release note for the Stable Channel
learn.microsoft.com
 
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