Microsoft has released Edge 123 for testing in the Beta Channel. The latter is the last test “ring” before the update is sent to all users in the stable channel. Typically, Microsoft tests updates for four weeks before releasing them to the public.
Microsoft Edge 123 Beta includes several enterprise-related feature changes, new policies, and legacy bug fixes. Here is the official changelog:
Customize your organization’s branding using Microsoft Edge management services. Administrators can customize their organization’s brand assets on Edge for Business through the Microsoft Edge management service. This branding makes it easier for users signed in with their Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) to visually distinguish between multiple profiles and their browser windows. Queue profile pills, profile flyouts, and Microsoft Edge for Business taskbar icons.
The Microsoft Edge management service gives administrators an enhanced experience to configure, preview, and customize how the following organizational brand assets are displayed in Microsoft Edge for Business.
- Organization name
- accent color
- organization logo
- Microsoft Edge for Business taskbar icon overlay
For more information, see Microsoft Edge for Business.
Automatic profile switching control for Microsoft Edge for Business in the Microsoft Edge management service. The Microsoft Edge management service provides administrators with the ability to configure automatic profile switching settings in the Microsoft Edge browser. This helps end-user to separate context between work and personal browsing. Note: This experience is in public preview.
Extends display support for MIP-protected PDF files to various sovereignties (including GCCH). Sovereign Cloud customers (including GCCH) can open MIP-protected PDF content in Microsoft Edge. This change is available in Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft Edge built-in PDF reader with the classic Microsoft Edge PDF engine. Note: This feature is a controlled feature rollout. If you don’t see this feature, please check back as you continue your rollout.
Additionally, Microsoft Edge 123 Beta includes multiple fixes released in the past few weeks in the development channel. Here are some links for those interested in learning more:
Microsoft Edge 123 is expected to be available in release channels the week of March 21, 2024. If you want to get it now, visit the official Edge Insider website and download the latest beta release.
