
With this Beta release, we are also announcing that we have extended the Microsoft Edge browser security bounty program to cover the Beta and Dev channels.


When enabled, a customer will be able to choose from three levels of privacy – Basic, Balanced and Strict. Today, this feature is behind a flag but you can enable it in the Beta builds. Y ou can personalize your experience further by enabling tracking prevention, a feature designed to protect you from being tracked by websites that you don’t visit. You can also set a dark theme or visit the Microsoft Edge Insider Add ons store or other Chromium-based web stores, such as the Chrome Web Store, to add your favorite extensions. With new tab page customization, you have the ability to choose what you want to see when you open a new web page by selecting either a Focused, Inspirational or Informational layout.


In the Beta today, you will see new ways to personalize your experience, along with support for 14 languages. While still in the preview stage, with this announcement the next version of Microsoft Edge is ready for everyday use. Major version updates can be expected roughly every six weeks, alongside periodic minor updates for bug fixes and security. Beta represents the most stable preview channel, as features are added to Beta only after they have cleared quality testing in first the Canary channel and then the Dev channel. As we release Beta, we remain committed to delivering a high-quality product and nailing the fundamentals of a great browsing experience. Beta is the third and final preview channel which will come online before launch.
