“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.”
Microsoft clearly took the old adage to heart last week when it announced that it would release a new version of its Edge browser using the Chromium platform (the same one that powers Chrome) in 2019. This way, web developers will no longer have to test their sites on multiple browser platforms in order to make sure they are compatible with all of them. It’s a move that will make Edge more user friendly as well as more developer friendly.
But there are plenty of additional benefits that weren’t noted in the initial announcement post. For example, the team is also planning to support existing Chrome extensions, which will bring Edge one step closer to mimicking Google’s ubiquitous browser and make the switch even easier for those who decide to try Edge.
BGR Top Deals:
- Sony’s $200 noise cancelling headphones that flew off the shelves on Black Friday are back down to $98
- Turn any speaker into an Alexa smart speaker with Amazon’s new accessory
Trending Right Now:
- Marvel debuted the first ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer, but you can’t watch it
- Google’s new Pixel 3 XL sale comes right in time for Christmas
- Stock up on Sonos speakers in Amazon’s special Christmas sale
Microsoft’s new Edge browser will support all of your favorite Chrome extensions originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 18:00:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read more here:: Boy Genius Report