Microsoft wants you to use Edge-browser, nevermind what you want
Microsoft has released two new test-build versions of its Windows 10 operating system which feature a major change regarding the company's Edge browser. Under it, Microsoft is directing all links opened within the Windows Mail app to Edge, regardless of what the user has set as his default browser. The move is clearly aimed at pushing Edge over more popular browsers like Google Chrome.
The feature is currently being tested
The two Windows 10 test-build versions, which the feature is a part of, are only available to the testers who have opted for Skip Ahead. This allows them to move straight to the next Windows release.
Overriding user preference? Not cool, Microsoft
This means that even if a user has set Mozilla Firefox as their default browser, as long as they are opening e-mail links from within the Windows 10 OS, they'll be taken to the Edge browser. Though the change has been rolled out to a small number of early testers, we don't see how overriding user preference is going to go down well with anyone.
Edge on Windows 10 will help you become productive: Microsoft
"With built-in features for reading, note-taking, Cortana integration, and easy access to services such as SharePoint and OneDrive, Microsoft Edge enables you to be more productive, organized and creative without sacrificing your battery life or security," the company said in support of the change.
Edge is behind Chrome and Firefox in market share
Microsoft also recently launched its Edge browser for mobile in order to compete with other more popular mobile browsers like Google Chrome. According to Net MarketShare, a third-party browser tracking platform, in 2017, Google Chrome had around 59% market share, Mozilla Firefox had around 13%, and Microsoft Edge had captured around 3.83% share.
