Microsoft Edge Dev update makes it easier to block ads on Android

Microsoft released an update to Edge Dev this week that adds a new option for blocking ads on Android.

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What you need to know

Microsoft Edge Dev received an update to version 110.0.1587.1 this week. The update adds a new option to the Android version of Edge that allows you to block an ad with a long press. It’s now possible to change the wallpaper of the New Tab Page on Edge for Android as well.

In addition to the mobile improvements, an experimental Permission management API shipped with the update, as well as some enterprise options. Here’s everything that’s new and improved, asoutlined by Microsoft.

Microsoft Edge 110.0.1587.1: Added Features

Microsoft Edge 110.0.1587.1: Improved reliability

Microsoft Edge 110.0.1587.1: Changed behavior

Microsoft Edge Dev

Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows 11 and Windows 10. There are several preview versions of Edge which allow Insiders to test new and experimental features and provide feedback.

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