With these changes, Microsoft Edge hopes to win more users. Right now, it only has 5% of the Android web browser market share. As of its most recent update, the Edge browser for Android now works with plugins, which is something that most of its rivals don’t do.
When it comes out, Edge users will be able to add apps just like they can on the desktop version. A source on Twitter recently said that the feature is currently being tested and will soon be available for Android users.
“Leopeva64,” who gave the lead, has also sent pictures of what the function would look like. To stop ads, uBlock Origin is one of the extensions that it shows. Dark Reader makes all websites use dark mode, and more are also on
the list. A lot of other people may also get help.
It will be possible to install extensions in Edge for Android!:https://t.co/18lG5nYyad pic.twitter.com/Sj744tPo6z
— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) January 31, 2024
The same source recently also said that the Read Aloud feature was added to the Edge browser on Android. This is a useful feature that reads web pages out loud. With this, you can also use the Copilot robot, which is now built into the Edge browser.
Microsoft isn’t as strong in mobile apps as it is when it comes to PCs. Regardless, this move could improve the company’s reputation and set it apart from its competitors.
The possible rise in popularity of Microsoft Edge due to the addition of extensions could make rivals like Google Chrome and Safari think about adding similar features, which would be good for us as users.
But, as we already said, the feature is still being tested, which means it hasn’t been made available to everyone yet. Microsoft is going to say something as soon as it has a safe release. Even so, there isn’t a set date for the start yet.
