There is a new Microsoft Edge, based on Chromium

A new version of Microsoft’s Edge browser, based on Chromium, has appeared on the web. The first look at this preliminary version of the upcoming Internet browser makes it clear that it is almost a copy of Chrome.

Despite the fact that Microsoft is not particularly spread about its development, the Microsoft Edge Insider build fused into the Web gives users an idea of ​​what to expect in the future.

Experts, who have already managed to “touch” the new version of Edge, argue that the browser can give serious competition to the market leader Google Chrome.

Many fear the transition to Chromium for the reason that it will provide additional control over users in the hands of Google, but in fact it can have exactly the opposite effect.

It is believed that the new version of Microsoft Edge, having the same functions, as well as providing access to the full set of extensions for Chrome, may well entice many users of the usual Google browser.

This is what will allow Microsoft to take a stronger position on desktop computers, as the corporation will be able to directly influence the development of the browser and the introduction of new web standards.

This version of Edge is based on Chromium 75, itself has an assembly number – 75.0.107.0. When you first start the browser prompts you to import history, auto-fill fields and bookmarks from Chrome.

Microsoft developers have worked on the appearance of the new Edge, to make it more similar to the corporate identity. This can be seen in the example of the browser settings page:

New Edge specific experimental flags

In addition to the normal features that come built into Chrome 75, Microsoft has also added their own experimental flags to the edge://flags screen.

The new flags found in Edge 75 revolve around specific Microsoft technologies such as Fluent, PlayReady DRM, Edge Reading View, and more. A list of the known new experimental flags are listed below:

Enable Cdm Override Service

Enables a service to override the specific Cdm supported for certain sites by a value supplied by Microsoft. – Windows
#edge-cdm-override-service

PlayReady DRM for Windows 10

If enabled, Edge will use PlayReady DRM for the com.microsoft.playready key system. This feature requires Windows 10. – Windows
#edge-playready-drm-win10

Fluent Controls

If enabled, HTML forms elements will be rendered using an alternative style to align with Microsoft’s design language to improve touch and keyboard accessibility. – Mac, Windows, Linux
#edge-controls

Microsoft Edge theme

Use a light or dark theme (based on OS preferences) in your browser – Mac, Windows
#edge-follow-os-theme

Enable installation of extensions from Microsoft Store

Enables installation of browser extensions from Microsoft Store – Mac, Windows, Linux
#edge-installation-of-extensions-from-microsoft-store

Microsoft Edge Reading View

Enables Reading view in Microsoft Edge – Mac, Windows, Linux
#edge-reading-view

Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com