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If you are on the stable release channel of Microsoft Edge, can now update to Microsoft Edge version 106. The build number being rolled out now is 106.0.1370.34, which adds a more reliable web defense system and increased Work Results in the Microsoft Edge address bar.

 

The latest update also brings several policy updates to Microsoft Edge. Continue reading to know the detailed list of changes in Chromium Edge version 106.

 

Microsoft Edge 106 released with more reliable web defenses

 

  • Microsoft releases Chromium Edge version 106 to the stable release channel.
  • Microsoft Edge build 106.0.1370.34 is being rolled out to the users now.
  • The latest Microsoft Edge (Chromium) update adds more reliable web defenses.
  • The latest build increased the maximum number of work results that display in the address bar.

 

What's new and improved in Microsoft Edge version 106.0.1370.34

Feature updates

  • More reliable web defense - Browse the web with more reliable protection thanks to the rewritten Microsoft Defender SmartScreen library for Microsoft Edge on Windows, which was introduced in Microsoft Edge version 103. The NewSmartScreenLibraryEnabled policy is now deprecated in Microsoft Edge version 106 and will be obsolete in Microsoft Edge version 107.
  • Increased Work Results in the Microsoft Edge address bar - We’ve increased the maximum number of work results that display in the address bar from 2 to 4, which offers greater visibility into the work content available to you as you search. This feature requires the AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled policy enabled to work.

 

 

Policy updates

New policies

  • EfficiencyModeEnabled - Efficiency mode enabled
  • EfficiencyModeOnPowerEnabled - Enable efficiency mode when the device is connected to a power source
  • InternetExplorerIntegrationAlwaysUseOSCapture - Always use the OS capture engine to avoid issues with capturing Internet Explorer mode tabs

Deprecated policies

  • NewSmartScreenLibraryEnabled - Enable new SmartScreen library
  • ShadowStackCrashRollbackBehavior - Configure ShadowStack crash rollback behavior

Obsoleted policies

  • OutlookHubMenuEnabled - Allow users to access the Outlook menu
  • EdgeDiscoverEnabled - Discover feature In Microsoft Edge

 

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