The Microsoft Edge web browser for Android devices would gain support for extensions, according to a report on 9to5Google. This essentially means that Android users will be able to install additional extensions for certain tasks on the Edge browser, similar to the desktop version.
According to 9to5Google, the feature is in its early stages, hidden behind a tag in Edge version 123. The extensions will be available for beta testing in the second half of February, with a public launch expected next month.
In a related post, Xu analyst Lance Adams points out that multiple extensions such as “Dark Reader,” “Global Speed,” and “uBlock Origin” are already available on a page called “Extensions Beta” in the Edge browser app. The page can be accessed by typing edge://extensions/ in the address bar. When enabled, a new “Extensions” section appears in the browser’s additional menu.
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Last month, Microsoft rolled out a major update to its Edge browser for smartphones with more AI-powered Copilot features. Available on iOS and Android browser apps, the updated Edge gets plug-in support for the AI-assistant Copilot, similar to the desktop version. Copilot for Edge on smartphones can also condense YouTube videos that play in the browser and have transcripts or subtitles.
First published: February 1, 2024 | 12:08 p.m IS