Arrr, me hearties! Microsoft Edge be gettin' a swift kick in the sails in Windows 11, thanks to our matey Google!
2024-01-18
Arr, me hearties, Microsoft and Google be joinin' hands to make Chrome 'n Edge faster in Windows 11. 'Tis a mighty alliance, settin' sail on the high seas of technology, aimin' to bring swift speeds to yer browsin' adventures. Avast ye, me mateys, quicker surfin' lies ahead!
Microsoft and Google have collaborated to enhance the performance of the default Edge web browser in Windows 11, with potential benefits for Chrome users as well. This improvement is achieved through Windows 11's Application Launch Prefetch range (APLF), which has been expanded to optimize and load applications more efficiently. By prioritizing certain programs and allocating more processing power or memory to the app, Edge can load faster, display websites smoothly (especially image-heavy ones), and deliver a snappier and more responsive browsing experience.Although it may seem strange for Google to assist in enhancing Microsoft's Edge browser when Chrome is its own rival browser, the collaboration makes sense due to the fact that both Edge and Chrome run on the same underlying Chromium code. Therefore, improvements made to Edge's performance in Windows 11 will also benefit Chrome. This collaboration highlights the beauty of big companies like Google and Microsoft working on open-source projects like Chromium, as it allows projects to benefit from the expertise and resources of different teams.
The improved Prefetch compatibility is currently available in the latest Edge Canary build, which is used by developers to test new features. If successful, it will be included in an update for the general Edge browser. Additionally, APLF is expected to be available for any application running in Windows 11, meaning it will benefit not only Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers but also other applications. Exciting developments lie ahead!
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