Microsoft Edge Dev channel now on Chromium 82 with latest update

This is the first Edge build to move up to Chromium 82 on the Dev channel.

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What you need to know

The Microsoft Edge Dev channel has a new update available, making it the first on this testing track to be based on Chromium version 82. Because this is the first pass with Chromium 82, Microsoft says, there aren’t any major new features to check out. There are, however, a ton of improvements and fixes to check out.

This release pushes the build number to 82.0.425.3. Here’s a look at what’s new and improved across the board.

You can check out Microsoft’s fullrelease notesto check out more about this build, including a look at the list of known issues. Otherwise, Dev channel testers should be able to grab this update now. If you haven’t given the new Edge a try, you can downloadInsider buildsor therelease versionnow from Microsoft.

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