14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just shipped the final build of Microsoft Edge Dev 104, so the company is now getting ready not only to start the work on Dev 105 but also to promote the current version to the beta channel.
Naturally, the latest version of Microsoft Edge Dev 104 – build 104.0.1293.1 – doesn’t come with massive changes, as Microsoft has been focused mostly on polishing the performance of the existing version and therefore improving the performance before graduating this release to a new testing channel.
According to the company itself, this build includes a significant loading time improvement of Read Aloud on mobile, while the other platforms are getting improved reliability when changing the visual mode from dark to light and the other way around.
Furthermore, there are additional refinements for the image enhancement logic, as well as on mobile devices where the Read Aloud button will only be displayed for websites that do support this feature.
Important release
For Microsoft, the release of a new Microsoft Edge update in the production channel is even more important now, as the company has recently ditched Internet Explorer. Microsoft needs to prove Edge is a worthy alternative to Internet Explorer, so the new features that are being added to the browser, along with all the refinements and bug fixes, are essential for a smooth experience for those who adopt the browser coming from IE.
“If it’s your first-time using Microsoft Edge, you’ll be guided through a quick set up process that includes importing your data—complete this, and you’re set. If you’ve opened Microsoft Edge before and need to import your data from Internet Explorer, follow the steps in the video provided in the section above,” Microsoft previously explained.
The next Microsoft Edge Dev channel will bring the browser to version 105, and it is projected to go live for testers next week.