Microsoft rolls out the last major Edge update of 2022

It’s time to update Microsoft Edge for one last time this year.

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What you need to know

The stable version of Microsoft Edge recently received an update that brings the browser to version 108. The update doesn’t include any features for general consumers, but it does have new APIs for IT professionals. It also improves security when browsing the web, thanks to a “rewrittenMicrosoft Defender SmartScreenlibrary for Microsoft Edge on Windows, Mac, and Linux.”

Microsoft outlines the changes scene inversion 108:

Microsoft Edge version 108.0.1462.42 CHANGELOG

The update also includes a fix for theCVE-2022-4262vulnerability.

As noted byThurrott.com, Microsoft Edge runs on a four-week release cycle. That means that barring anything out of the ordinary, this week’s update should be the last major update for Edge in 2022.

Microsoft Edge | Free

Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows. It’s based on Chromium, so it’s compatible with the vast majority of the web. It also has some Microsoft tools and features backed in, including Microsoft Rewards and Microsoft Family Safety tools.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.