Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets SmartScreen feature, much more in latest update

SmartScreen can now block more potentially unwanted apps.

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What you need to know

The Microsoft Edge Dev channel received another weekly update today, bringing another smattering of bug fixes and a handful of new features for Insiders to check out. Testers will be able to try out a new SmartScreen feature that helps block more potentially unwanted apps, along with updates to Immersive Reader and more. This release is rolling out now as build number 84.0.495.2.

Here’s a look at everything that’s new and fixed in this Microsoft Edge Dev channel release:

If you’re already a Microsoft Edge Dev channel tester, you can download this release now through the “About Microsoft Edge” section of the settings menu. For more on this build, you can also check out Microsoft’sfull release notes. Finally, the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels are available to download from theMicrosoft Edge Insidersite, while the release version is available at the officialMicrosoft Edgesite.

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