Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge for Android is a Chromium-based and AI-powered web browser equipped with a lot of innovative, latest features. The addition of the built-in AI tool Copilot offers a lot of innovative functionality, such as asking questions, refining searches, summarizing content, creating images, writing seamlessly, and a lot of other innovative features.

The software within cross-platform compatibility offers an awesome browsing experience across multiple devices. It also supports multiple extensions to manage your browsing experience, such as cookie management, controlling of speed for videos and audios, customizing themes, and so on.

Also available for: Windows

What is Microsoft Edge?

Microsoft Edge is a cross-platform web browser that was released as a successor to Internet Explorer in 2015. It was developed by Microsoft and was based on Google Chromium. It is exclusively introduced by Microsoft, and in 2017, a smartphone version was introduced, and it was decided by Microsoft to rebuild it as completely based on Chromium and empowered with Blink and V8 engines. 

It is the best solution for AI lovers to research and write within the Copilot AI assistant. The integration of strong privacy tools and a modern interface allows a lot of innovative functionality, such as saving your favorites, running web apps, opening PDFs, and using add-ons. 

Microsoft Edge Features

Streamlined Interface

The latest version of Microsoft Edge for Android has a lot of innovative changes while avoiding the bulky shell. You will find a sleek and modular interface with integration of AI-powered Copilot; the main screen includes navigation, tabs, and profile controls, and is blended with contemporary Android design while having soft edges and a softer color palette. 

The clutter-free workspace is the best option for minimalists, which includes a softer aesthetic and easy profile access. It offers a high-level AI-powered browsing experience, including smarter search suggestions, an ad blocker, and personalized content. 

Bing Integration

The new AI-powered Bing search engine is available in the sidebar of the browser. It is integrated with GPT-4, the latest generation of ChatGPT. It allows you to summarize content pages, explore different topics, gives quick and detailed comparisons, and a lot of others. Simply input your query in the given chat field, and let the search engine serve you properly and reliably.

Built-in Copilot

Copilot, as an AI assistant, is integrated into the Edge that offers a ground-breaking functionality such as access to more accurate results of your queries, mention-related overviews, summarization for long web pages, or even PDFs. You are also capable of using your voice to input your queries, especially to ask long questions. It also offers writing capability and offers Compose tools for converting rough ideas into drafts. Input prompts according to your requirements and get your required scripts or stories. The translation feature is also available for multiple languages, and the generation of images using DALL-E 3 by using your voice. In addition, you are capable of getting insights or inspiration with visual search support while providing images for analysis. 

Support Extensions

The Android Edge version has a wide range of extensions, including cookie management tools, video and audio speed controls, website theme customization, and so on. Manage your browsing experience in the way you like most with the help of such extensions, regardless of any issue with your privacy, media playback, and so on. 

Fool-proof Privacy & Security

Microsoft Edge for Android has multiple built-in capabilities to maintain your privacy and security while browsing online. You can use InPrivate mode to browse and search your private browsing history from your main browsing history, and avoid saving your private browsing history to Microsoft Bing. It also offers tracking prevention by default to prevent third-party tracking for visited sites. Moreover, you can be alerted about phishing sites and malware-related content while using Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. 

Built-in AdBlock

The built-in ad-blocker improves your focus on the content while avoiding the distraction of advertisements. It prevents unwanted ads and helps manage your concerns for your online activities. In addition, password monitoring is another vital feature to alert you in case of displaying your saved credentials in the dark web. 

Integrated with Productivity Apps

Microsoft Edge has seamless integration with all productivity applications of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and so on. It offers the Office Viewer feature to enable users to open their documents in all productivity apps with one click. It is also integrated with multiple Microsoft services such as Cortana, Office, and OneDrive. 

Multi-platform Compatibility

Compared to other competitors such as Google Chrome, Opera, or Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge is a modern and versatile browser. It is also compatible with all digital machines, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and so on. 

Pros

• Built-in Copilot to offer AI-powered search results, summarize web pages, write stories.
• Supports InPrivate mode to manage your private and general browsing history separately
• Avoid intrusive advertisements with the help of the built-in ad blocker
• Supports multiple Chrome-based extensions
• Read Aloud mode with voice and multilingual support
• Modern and versatile interface with multiple customization options

Cons

• The default new-tab page is overcrowded with news, ads, and other sponsored material
• Customization options are limited