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Microsoft Edge Officially Debuts on macOS, Initially Available Through Canary Channel

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Thanks to Chromium, Microsoft is set to offer a consistent rendering experience across the Windows and macOS versions of Edge browser. 1tr4k

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 21 May 2019 13:47 IST

Microsoft Edge Officially Debuts on macOS, Initially Available Through Canary Channel

Microsoft Edge matches the aesthetics of macOS 2s5y4k

Highlights

Microsoft Edge for macOS is now officially available for
It leverages hardware features such as MacBook Pro's TouchBar
Edge browser also offers a homely feel by trackpad gestures

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After much anticipation, Microsoft has finally brought its Edge browser to Apple's macOS. The new development comes weeks after the Redmond company announced the Chromium-powering Edge browser for Windows 10 machines. However, unlike its Windows counterpart, the Microsoft Edge version specifically for macOS is touted to deliver a truly "Mac-like" experience. The Edge for macOS is initially available in a Canary version specifically for testing purposes. Nevertheless, there are plans to bring the browser in developer and beta versions soon. Notably, Canary and Developer builds of Edge for macOS were leaked earlier this month.

Safari on your Mac machine.

"You will continue to see the look and feel of the browser evolve in future releases as we continue to see the look and feel of the browser evolve in future releases as we continue to experiment, iterate and listen to customer ," the Microsoft Edge team writes in a blog post.

Despite giving some distinction over what was available on Windows machines, Microsoft Edge for macOS has the same debuted on Windows 10 back in March. This means there would be a consistent rendering experience across the Windows and macOS versions of the Edge browser. Microsoft has also provided for installable, standards-based Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). Furthermore, it is set to expand PWAs by bringing them to your Dock, app switcher, and Spotlight just like a native app installed on your macOS device.

Earlier this month, Microsoft Edge for macOS leaked online. Canary and Developer builds of the Edge browser also emerged through informal channels.

That being said, enthusiasts can now officially the first Microsoft Edge Canary build on their Mac systems directly from the Microsoft Edge Insider site. The latest build will receive regular updates -- mostly on a daily basis. However, a dev channel build that would receive weekly updates is expected to debut in the coming weeks -- followed by a beta release.

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