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Hey, everyone! Thanks so much for this discussion, we've learned a lot from your comments. We'd like to first make it clear that we do not plan to integrate Google services into Microsoft Edge by default. We are considering including an opt-in experience for users to attach their Google account to Microsoft Edge but are not ready to make a decision on it just yet.
I'd like to take this time to reiterate what Elliot posted back in November: One option available to you today to use a single user identifier across the various services you use is to create a new Microsoft Account using a @gmail address.
As you know, you can currently import your data from Chrome by going to edge://settings/importData. You can also sign into Google websites and remember your password in Microsoft Edge to reduce the number of times you need to sign in. Accessing your Microsoft Edge data on-the-go is easily done by signing into Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account and syncing with Microsoft Edge across other devices and mobile.
As always, we will update here once we have more information. Please continue to provide your feedback and suggestions around this feature; the team will continue to review feedback even if we have moved something to Not Planned.
Today i was reading this article on the Guardian with the title "How do I protect my online privacy from 'surveillance capitalism'?"
it mentions some great relatable points such as:
- Google pioneered surveillance capitalism and it still dominates the market. According to Ghostery privacy extension-maker Cliqz, quoted in BOWM, Google collects data on more than 80% of measured web traffic, which is far more than Facebook or anybody else. It’s not enough to avoid Chrome and Google’s web properties because its trackers are on most other popular sites as well.
- Microsoft has put a lot of effort into de-Googling the Chromium code. Microsoft may get some personal data in return, but I already use Windows 10, Defender, Outlook, OneDrive and Microsoft Office as a paying customer, not as an unwilling victim. Also, Microsoft’s business is based on selling software and services, not, like Google’s, on surveillance. People who disagree are welcome to use Linux (free) or buy a Mac (expensive), but the US Defense Department and most major corporations are using Windows 10.
https://mspoweruser.com/google-is-facing-doj-probe-over-the-fitbit-acquisition/
Just what we need, guess I'll be tossing my fitbit away....
Dennis5mile
- It's not yet rolled out to everyone through Windows update, they are doing it in phases.
you can download the stable channel from here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/
and insider channels from here:
https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/ - Do I need to download the new edge, or is it in the Windows update?
Okay sounds good 👍
Yes but if you set the new Edge browser as default you can open Cortana links in it. it works with all 4 channels. Edge and Chrome both use the same engine so
- I never said I couldn't get it on win7. And our win7 PC's we got used after the free upgrade. I do have a win10 pc, but it doesn't have my software devlopment tooltip and I am not an admin on any of the PC's. I might try compiling it later now that I now it works on win7.
The issue with Cortana is that it opens edge, even with chrome being my default browser. - Spoiler
Wyatt C Jackson wrote:
At least, users can download Edge source code, last I say it was in Microsoft's github, add google login, and not have to wait for Microsoft to make a decision.
I use Microsoft products for my personal life, and Google products for both my school and personal life. If Microsoft adds Google login to edge, then I will use Cortona on pc more. Also, i use edge on Xbox occasionally and would love to have my passwords synced to xbox occasionally. Syncing history and open tabs will only be a bonus. As it is, I have configured Chrome to open a fresh set of tabs when I open it anyway. Also, I don't know if I can get edge on win7. My most used pc is on win7 as we can't afford a win10 license yet.I can't tell the connection between Cortana and google login..
but anyways, Edge is available for Windows 7
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/
also Microsoft for almost 2 entire years showed notifications on all Windows 7 and 8.1 owners to get Free Windows 10 license. you didn't get that?
- At least, users can download Edge source code, last I say it was in Microsoft's github, add google login, and not have to wait for Microsoft to make a decision.
I use Microsoft products for my personal life, and Google products for both my school and personal life. If Microsoft adds Google login to edge, then I will use Cortona on pc more. Also, i use edge on Xbox occasionally and would love to have my passwords synced to xbox occasionally. Syncing history and open tabs will only be a bonus. As it is, I have configured Chrome to open a fresh set of tabs when I open it anyway. Also, I don't know if I can get edge on win7. My most used pc is on win7 as we can't afford a win10 license yet. Yeah, I was really shocked at how little they paid for it...
Another thing that has been interesting to me, is that being a Fitbit user and knowing how before Google purchased them out, Fitbit had major trouble getting their products to keep updating on their Google android app for a long time, but no sooner did Google buy them and now the app updates without fail all the time, which makes me think that Google was doing something on their end to make it fail so they could buy them so cheep.....
Justmy20cents
Dennis5mileEnd of off MS Edge topic..
- Thanks,
wow it was a real win for them. they paid only $2.1 millions and got access to millions of people's health data in return, that's probably 10 times more valuable at least.
sadly Microsoft closed their HealthVault service that I used to use and they did it without creating another alternative. leaving the market open for the competitors. I really don't get them.
