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MicrosoftDev channel update to 79.0.308.1 is live
Hello insiders, today we’re releasing build 79.0.308.1 to the Dev Channel! The biggest news today comes from our sync team: syncing of open tabs between devices is now available. To see the tabs from your other devices, go to the History section of the … menu. Additionally, users with work or school accounts can now sync their data to Mac devices. Some of the other noteworthy changes for this week include:
Added features:
- Added initial annotation features to PDFs.
- Added support for using a pen/stylus to move and resize windows.
- Improved the browser sign-in experience and added new profile icons.
- Added an error dialog for when the browser is in a state where it can’t be signed into (for example, when running as an Administrator).
- Added a link to the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard from within Settings.
- Added text indicating if a window is InPrivate or Guest to the tooltip that appears when hovering over the Taskbar icon.
- Added the ability to edit the names of items in Collections.
- Added more links to documentation from within the F12 Dev Tools.
- Added more icons to certain places in the browser such as context menus.
Improved reliability:
- Fixed a crash when signing into the browser.
- Fixed an issue where trying to print a PDF crashes the tab.
- Fixed an issue where navigating within an IE tab sometimes causes a browser crash.
- Fixed a hang when using IE mode tabs.
- Fixed an issue where clicking on the prompt to restart Edge to apply an update causes a hang on Mac.
- Fixed an issue where Edge would randomly crash.
- Fixed an issue where Application Guard windows fail to open with no indication as to why.
- Fixed an issue where Application Guard windows fail to navigate to websites.
- Fixed a crash when using Application Guard.
- Fixed an issue where checking for Edge updates results in the following error: “We couldn't create that component (error code 3: 0x80080005 -- system level)”.
- Fixed an issue where users can’t click on certain browser UI while the print dialog is open.
- Fixed an issue where logging into the browser fails because the Sign In button isn’t functional.
- Fixed an issue where sync doesn’t work, and users unexpectedly had to sign into the browser again in order to restore sync.
- Fixed an issue where syncing doesn’t work after a user signs into the browser and tries to customize which types of data to sync.
- Fixed an issue where protected video like on Netflix doesn’t work on ARM devices.
Changed behavior:
- Temporarily removed the “Block” autoplay media blocking option due to certain websites not being blocked properly. This can be re-enabled with a flag.
- Temporarily removed the UI for sync options that haven't been implemented yet, so they don’t appear constantly disabled.
- Fixed an issue where Edge icons on the Taskbar, Desktop, Task Manager, etc. are incorrect or missing.
- Fixed an issue where video playback on certain sites like Xfinity would appear blocky or scrambled. Note that there is still an active bug with similar behavior.
- Fixed an issue where adding a new folder to Favorites from the Favorites management page isn’t possible because the Save button is disabled.
- Fixed an issue where Flash doesn’t work on certain webpages in Application Guard windows.
- Fixed an issue where feedback screenshots appear all black.
- Fixed an issue where importing settings from Chrome causes webpage text to be smaller than normal.
- Fixed an issue where Reading View doesn’t properly support right-to-left languages.
- Fixed an issue where zooming doesn’t work in Reading View on Mac.
- Fixed an issue where some buttons appeared circular when they’re hovered over instead of square/rectangular.
- Fixed an issue where tooltips sometimes don’t draw their entire border properly.
- Fixed an issue where signing into the browser with an account that has no picture doesn’t properly set the browser’s profile picture to the default avatar if a profile picture was previously set for the profile.
- Fixed an issue where copy/paste doesn’t work in Collections.
- Fixed an issue where adding the current webpage to a Collection fails.
- Fixed an issue where the Tab key has unexpected behavior in certain areas of a Collection.
- Fixed an issue where Collections exported to Word have extra artifacts added to the documents.
- Fixed an issue where reordering items in Collections via the keyboard doesn’t work properly.
- Fixed an issue where downloads blocked by SmartScreen don’t have the button to delete them straight from the Downloads shelf.
- Fixed an issue where changing which content is shown on the new tab page sometimes causes the wrong favicon to be shown on the tab.
- Fixed an issue where “Your organization has turned off sync” messages appear when they shouldn’t be.
- Fixed an issue where the number of InPrivate windows currently open isn’t displayed next to the InPrivate indicator in the toolbar.
- Fixed an issue where the arrow keys sometimes don’t work in PDF documents.
- Fixed an issue where the search engine imported from the existing version of Edge isn’t set as the default search engine after import.
- Fixed an issue where the feedback dialog window control buttons appear to be blurry.
- Fixed an issue where Windows Firewall prompts appear inside Application Guard windows.
- Fixed an issue where the user’s name when signed into the browser has “Profile 1” appended to it.
- Fixed an issue where the first run experience greets users as “Profile 1” instead of their name.
- Fixed an issue where the first run experience sometimes appears on top of web page content instead of on a new tab.
- Fixed an issue where the F12 Dev Tools on Mac sometimes doesn’t use the proper theme.
- Fixed an issue where the F12 Dev Tools feedback smiley face doesn’t render properly in light theme.
- Fixed an issue where two “Initiator” tabs are visible in the F12 Dev Tools Network pane.
As always, we appreciate all the feedback and suggestions you send us. Thanks for using Edge!
- please support epub
- Elliot Kirk
Hi Antonio Andreas S.Pires, Microsoft has stopped supporting e-books using the epub format. You can get a reader extension for that file type by searching for epub reader. For more information on this you can see our statement here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4517840/microsoft-edge-download-an-epub-app-to-keep-reading Thanks - Elliot
josh_bodner I am really excited by all the developments coming to fruition with this new (Dev) build and those that are planned. It is so good that so many of the superb features from Classic Edge that are perhaps unknown or simply missed by casual users (many of whom believe they 'need' Chrome because they mistakenly think that it is a search engine and immediately install it without trying Edge,) are coming to Chromium Edge.
(I specialise in working with older people and assisting them to get the most out of their technology. I mourn the pure simplicity for the end user of 'the appearance' of having one OS that did everything - with Windows 10 running on PC and Tablet, and Windows 10 Mobile on phone, with Cortana in a pocket or in the car as a Satellite Navigation device - that mix made life so easy for people who really do not understand technology, but I understand its limitations and believe that Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile could never really be popular.)
I have been using Edge as my default browser with Microsoft Launcher on Android phones for several years, and I often set up the same system on my clients devices. It is really exciting to see how Android and now Chromium Edge are bringing the best features Microsoft can offer in synchronising data, fluent design, and ease of use to the masses, whether on Desktop, 2:1/Tablet or Mobile via Windows 10 or Android, or even Mac/iOS. I came late to this forum but it is so good to be able to share experiences and notify issues as the project continues before launch, and hopefully grows afterwards.
I have used Chrome, Firefox, Opera and other Chrome variants but I always disliked them. I liked the flexibility that Firefox gave the user, but often add-ons and features would crash. Opera had a slightly different feel, but to me Chromium Edge is going to provide a very different user experience that I hope will finally provide a viable alternative to Google's Chrome - without the need to be quite so heavily tied to Google - if the user so decides.
I think you summed it up pretty well. I just did extensive updating and configuration of Windows 10 for a "not tech savvy" relative. She is precisely one of the "... many of whom believe they 'need' Chrome because they mistakenly think that it is a search engine and immediately install it without trying Edge." I installed, configured and hardened the newly released Edge Stable for her laptop today and I'm quite certain she won't miss either Google or Chrome.
- Elliot Kirk
Thank you Graham-STMC, this is a great write up. We have been working hard to make the transition from both current Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome as easy as possible. I would love to get your feedback on our success so far. Many, even most, of our Insiders are technologically savvy and we are a little worried that we aren't getting enough feedback from the population of users that you work with. Thanks - Elliot
Thanks Elliot Kirk. . I have been making a few comments through the Feedback Hub in Windows 10 for several years based on my clients experiences. A few of them accuse me of dragging them screaming into the 21st Century, but once they realise the synchronicity that Windows 10 provides (across Android and somewhat on iOS too) they really like the system.
Most hate change, many aren't able to glance at a screen and recognise icons, (when faced with something new, they prefer to spend time reading everything on screen before they click anything,) and several experience genuine sense of fear that they might do something wrong and destroy their computer or lose their data.
So many people I work with, most of whom are aged between 55 and 90 (!) have been using Microsoft's products in offices and at home for years, whether its Office, Windows, Skype, or even mail apps, but they get very confused about what they are actually using to do each task. (And those using tablets from other manufacturers that don't run Windows 10 are sometimes utterly confused!)
The clear icons that were introduced with Windows 8 and the extensive labelling that has gradually been added to Windows 10 over the years is really helpful. I am really impressed with the Fluent Design standard as well, it is really helping to unify everything and keep things simple, whilst looking really good as well.
As part of this forum it is great to see the dedication and passion that is going into making the UI just right; the discussion about whether buttons should be rounded or square.. I believe they should be square because it's Edge, not Firefox or Chrome... and the recent observation that there was a slightly thicker line below the search box on the home and new tab pages shows a real dedication to detail that I totally approve of. The inclusion of built in PDF reading (and inking), Read Aloud and other features from Classic Edge into Chromium Edge is also extremely important for those that find using a browser difficult or confusing - it needs to 'just work.' New features such as 'Collections' need to be publicised widely - and perhaps even advertised on TV or in the press for older people to understand them.
People see things differently. I think it was a really good decision to keep a big blue or white 'e' as the icon for Edge, because it is easy to explain 'click the big 'e' to explore the Internet on Edge,' but by comparison some are confused by the icon for the Mail app - a couple of ladies I know that served as Air Hostesses on Concorde tell me that it looks more like the BOAC 'SpeedBird' logo than an envelope!
josh_bodner Thank you for fixing the tooltip border issue. Please, please, please(!) fix the inconsistent scrolling behaviour where:
- Laptop multi-touch touchpad 2-finger scrolling/fling not as smooth in Chromium Edge as in Classic Edge.
- Multi-touch touchpad scrolling animations (e.g. rubber band/bounce) apply to main content area but not scrollable HTML elements. This is inconsistent with Windows 10, macOS, Classic Edge and Chromium Edge itself (main content area has this behaviour but not sub-content areas) and will also present as inconsistency in apps where WebView2 is used. It also makes Progressive Web Apps like Spotify act inconsistently with other modern apps.
- Multi-touch zooming animations (e.g. feedback bounce) don't occur when zooming too far in/out. Again, inconsistent with Windows 10, macOS, Classic Edge and also inconsistent with other Microsoft apps where "content is king" such as Photos, Mail and the modern Print dialog
- Shock/horror: Scrolling arrows in Chromium Edge are the ones from Windows 7!! Not using the native arrows/icons from the OS. Notepad (e.g.) and almost every other app uses the correct ones from the host OS.
I'd love to use Chromium Edge as my main browser but until these issues are fixed I will likely keep using Classic Edge as long as possible because the high level of polish makes my Windows laptop feel like a premium experience, regardless if other browsers are getting faster and gaining other improvements.
Pictures:
Noticing the screenshots that rw1234 included regarding inconsistent scrolling, this reminded me that I often wonder why the arrows above and below scroll bars are now so minute. Many of my older clients like to place their pointer over the arrows to click them to gradually move content up and down, rather than clicking and holding the scroll bar 'handle' or using gestures on their touchpad with fingers, which if you are over the age of 80 can be quite challenging! The arrows are really difficult to see sometimes.
Graham-STMC
Hi Graham,Sounds like the Scroll to Top button extension would be the cat's PJs. Go grab it from the Edge C Microsoft Store. Ideal/perfect solution for what you discuss here. Can do more than just go to top, btw.
Cheers,
Drew
josh_bodner wrote:Added features:
...
- Improved the browser sign-in experience and added new profile icons.
- ...
I don't know what is improved in it, but I strongly hate when something says that it signed me in automatically without asking me and getting my permission. And no sign out button
monotwist
Can do that because you are (already) signed in to your device/computer with your same account for both that & the browser. You're signed out when the browser is closed. And, also, allow me to show you... 1st on any & all pages, followed by MSN.ca Home page.
The basic beginning is clicking on your Profile picture
Next, click text in the red circle
To
And there is the sign out buttonAnd here is another Sign out button; or, again, use the Profile picture on the toolbar, same as above.
Cheers,
Drew
josh_bodner News feed is still broken. News feed was okay in same version of Canary then why it is broken in the same version of Dev? Would you clarify please?
TanvirArjel wrote:josh_bodner News feed is still broken. News feed was okay in same version of Canary then why it is broken in the same version of Dev? Would you clarify please?
Same here. it's been like this for few weeks for me. only got fixed on one of the Canary updates and after a day or two went back to this mode again. I also don't have the gear icon.
josh_bodner
>> Tab sync sounds cool, if it works... reading other notes (here) hints at a Controlled Feature Roll-out. I'll try it shortly... just finishing up installing a new Windows Insider Build; will try between it, a vm & the host. Seems like I have it between Channels on the same device. I'll amend this once my IB is live; at 90%, now.
>> I can't speak for many extensions since, I don't have/use many, but, the Scroll to Top button Mode selector is, still, broken.
>> Well, I did recently mention Add notes was coming... seems this meager attempt in PDFs is the beginning of that (wink)... although, needs to be in the browser for web pages not, just PDFs. "Stayed tuned, don't touch that dial, there's more to come after we pause for these announcements..."
>> See? things come bit by bit (<-- an IT joke
) People will be smiling about Reading List. Albeit, a rather convoluted way to reach it after it's in Edge C.
>> Seriously, there is some very cool stuff in this Build. Stuff that, really, does prove 2 things, IMO. 1 is that things are coming. Wee pieces at a time, maybe, sometimes, but stuff we know, love & want (from Edge) is coming. 2 is that is seems quite clear that the Team is aware of what's wanted and are listening to demands & feedback. And this Build is showing some solid strides in good directions, IMO.
>> Personally, I sure do prefer the Controls and decisions made for which design(s) to use and the rest of the work in this area is spot-on, too. You can "Read all about it" HERE.
Cheers,
Drewjosh_bodner
>> Tab sync sounds cool, if it works... reading other notes (here) hints at a Controlled Feature Roll-out. I'll try it shortly... just finishing up installing a new Windows Insider Build; will try between it, a vm & the host. Seems like I have it between Channels on the same device. I'll amend this once my IB is live; at 90%, now.
Ok, update to the above:
I, too, do not (yet) have the History in other devices or Channels; must be a Controlled Feature Roll-out.
Cheers,
Drew
I liked the greeting in the new tab page. However it shows the weather forecast in F. Is there a way to change it to Celsius?
- Fixed an issue where the number of InPrivate windows currently open isn’t displayed next to the InPrivate indicator in the toolbar.
This change has brought back the rounded indicator.
josh_bodner "Fixed an issue where some buttons appeared circular when they’re hovered over instead of square/rectangular." Oh, thank goodness. I was afraid this was a deliberate design change.
Inking mode for pdf shows a good start. Go on josh_bodner
