

Microsoft Edge extensions (Image credit: iMore)īecause Microsoft Edge is based on the Chromium source-code, you can grab web extensions from Microsoft's online store and also the Chrome Web Store. Since then, these mostly free plug-ins have come to Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, and other browsers. Microsoft Explorer was the first web browser to support extensions. Like you can do on Apple Safari with iCloud, with a universal Microsoft Account, you can sync your Microsoft Edge favorites, settings, addresses, passwords, and much more, across all of these platforms.Ĭoming soon, you'll also get to sync your history, open tabs, and extensions. The new version of Microsoft Edge is available across multiple platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, and Android. For Google Chrome, it will also import payment and password information, addresses, settings, and more. For Apple Safari, it will import favorites, bookmarks, and browsing history. Once you start the browser for the first, you'll be asked to import your previous browser settings. So much so, it's made it oh-so-simple to set up and begin using. The Windows maker really wants you to embrace Microsoft Edge as a Mac user.

See the difference? Of course, you can! Easy set up and import My favorite is the informational layout, which you can see above. Microsoft Edge (Image credit: iMore)Īt launch, the Microsoft Edge tab page can match one of three canned layouts or you can make it your own by creating a more customized version. If you are accessing the page from Mac, you will automatically see the download button with macOS option selected.Apple Safari vs. If you use Chrome or other browser in Mac to download the app, it may not work after installation. Remember, to use Safari for downloading the Edge app. Open Safari browser and go to the official Microsoft Edge download page. You have to download the installer package from their website to install Edge on Mac. Unfortunately, Microsoft does not offer Edge through Mac App Store. On iOS and Android phones, you can easily download and install Edge from respective App Stores. Here is how you can install Microsoft Edge in Mac. In our earlier article, we have explained how to use Edge browser in iOS. If you are impressed with the new browser on your Windows computer, you can also try to on other platforms as well. In addition to new look there are many new features available with Edge Chromium version. Microsoft revamped their iconic Edge browser with the Chromium based open source software.
