Microsoft released Edge Dev build 109.0.1518.5 to insiders in the Dev channel. The new release comes with quite a few fixes, changes, and some added features. You can read all about it down below.
Changelog for Microsoft Edge Dev build 109.0.1518.5
[Added features]
- Added Ctrl + Z (Undo), Ctrl + Y (Redo), and Ctrl + S (Save and close) to the Screenshot editor in the Send feedback tool.
- Added On-hover tool options for Smart Explore in the Appearance settings.
- Added a Site permission request prompt in the Sidebar.
- Added the option to set a Workspace name and color after clicking Move all tabs to a new workspace.
- Added the option to set a Workspace name and color after creating a Workspace from a tab group.
- WebView2:
- Enterprise:
- New policies: (Note: Updates to documentation and administrative templates may not have occurred yet)
- DefaultAutomaticDownloadsSetting – the default setting for automatic downloads, used by all sites except those specified in the allow/block list.
- AutomaticDownloadsAllowedForUrls – enable automatic downloads just for the sites in this list.
- AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls – disable automatic downloads just for the sites in this list.
- DefaultClipboardSetting – set the default setting for clipboard site permission.
- ClipboardAllowedForUrls – set a list of URL patterns that specify sites that can use the clipboard site permission.
- ClipboardBlockedForUrls – set a list of URL patterns that specify sites that can’t use the clipboard site permission.
- DisableSidebarSearch – disable the search in the sidebar.
- New policies: (Note: Updates to documentation and administrative templates may not have occurred yet)
[Improved reliability]
- Fixed browser crash related to printing.
- Fixed browser crash issue with 3rd party Windows Shell namespace extension.
- Fixed browser crash related to Sidebar awareness prompts.
- Fixed browser crash when clicking on Hide from toolbar context menu.
- Fixed two browser crashes issue when closing a Workspace.
- Fixed browser crash when moving a tab to a Workspace after being idle.
- Fixed browser crash related to hover card views in a Workspace.
- Disabled the Rename, cut, and copy context menu from the Favorites Bar due to issues causing it to rename the Workspace instead or the browser to crash.
- Fixed browser crash when signing out of AAD profile after performing a search query in the address bar.
- Fixed browser crash related to Collections.
- Android:
- Fixed a crash issue when signing into the browser.
- Fixed browser crash when accessing Password setting.
- WebView2:
- Fixed a crash related to audio utility process.
[Changed behavior]
- Fixed the extra blank space after clicking on Open in New Tab in the Sidebar’s Game pane.
- Fixed can’t open Smart Explore settings from the image hover menu issue.
- Fixed the missing nickname when adding or updating passwords issue.
- Fixed can’t view local PDF file issue.
- Fixed invalid link issue while using Secure VPN.
- Fixed Follow pane not showing the post after clicking on the See post button from the Following notification.
- Basic writing assistance will now be used instead of Microsoft Editor when using an InPrivate window.
- Fixed Workspaces missing from the Workspace list after update.
- Fixed missing pinned tabs in a Workspace.
- Fixed back action not getting reflected to other collaborators in a Workspace.
- Removed Import Favorites on the Favorite bar in Workspaces.
- Fixed Datalist not filling in the input field when selecting an option.
- Fixed the favicon icon not loading when adding a site on Sidebar.
- Fixed PWA shortcut opening a regular window instead of the PWA window after an update.
- Follow Pinterest creators is now enabled by default.
- Fixed the Website Typo Protection Proceed button not working correctly on certain typos.
- Fixed an issue where collab overflow view may not be laid out in Workspaces.
- Fixed Customize sidebar so it still can be open while the Sidebar is hidden.
- Fixed showing an arrow instead of an X on some sites under Your Top Sites in the address bar drop-down menu.
- Fixed PWA getting removed from the Start menu and Apps list issue.
- Fixed an issue where tabs won’t load or be all white due to being unable to launch new processes.
- Fixed the incorrect last name displayed on the Basic info settings page.
- Fixed Read Aloud never loading on certain PDFs.
- Fixed high memory usage with long scanned PDFs.
- macOS:
- Fixed sign-in issue.
- iOS:
- Fixed restore session failed, the webpage is blank, and click refresh cannot load on iOS 14.x.
- Fixed unable to view saved passwords.
- Fixed the back button not working in the Passwords settings.
- Fixed the Top Site icon size and display.
- Android:
- Fixed unable to open the favorite folder from favorites search results.
- Fixed selected Voice item from getting unselected when swiping up or down in the Read Aloud voice option settings.
- Fixed a stuck display of the first translated language name after tapping Undo and selecting another language in Immersive Reader.
- Fixed open tabs from other devices not showing up.
- Fixed the missing lock icon on the address bar.
- WebView2:
- Fixed ProcessCmdKey not triggering. (#1215)
- Fixed WPF popup does not acquire keyboard focus. (#951 and #1134)
- Fixed ToolStripMenuItem ShortcutKeys do not work inside the browser. (#1254)
- We disabled Ctrl/Shift + Click, Ctrl/Shift + Enter, or Middle wheel click by link/button to open a new tab/window popup. (#2652)
- Enterprise:
- Quick sign-in no longer shows when the BrowserSignIn policy is set to 0.
- Fixed SpellcheckEnabled policy not working correctly.
- Fixed first top site not displaying when more than eight top sites are configured via policy on Android.
- Fixed profile switching issue when visiting office.com.
- Fixed the AAD sync setting on sign-in on iOS.
- Fixed managed Top Sites policy not taking effect on Android.
Source: Microsoft
