Microsoft Edge Update: Enhanced Copilot Features and Major Fixes
The latest update of Microsoft Edge—version 136.0.3240.92—has officially rolled out to users in the Stable Channel, and it brings with it a host of exciting enhancements and important fixes that are sure to elevate your browsing experience.
Unveiling New Copilot Capabilities
This month, users will notice a significant **increase in productivity-related Copilot prompts** positioned right next to the search box on the new tab page. A brand-new Copilot button has also been introduced, designed to send your current search query directly to Copilot, streamlining your workflow. These innovative updates are being gradually rolled out across all Microsoft Edge channels, ensuring everyone benefits from a more intuitive browsing experience.
Key Fixes in Microsoft Edge 136.0.3240.92
Alongside these exciting new features, this update also addresses several crucial issues:
- Extension Improvements: Issues affecting extensions that pop up a window have been fixed. Extensions designed to operate continuously were previously paused when the window was minimized or hidden. Now, you can enjoy a seamless experience without interruptions.
- Microsoft Defender Application Guard: Users faced an annoying issue where the Microsoft Defender Application Guard window closed automatically after one minute without any user interaction. This has now been resolved.
- PDF Rendering Issues: For users viewing certain PDF files containing Japanese fonts, rendering issues and missing text have been fixed, ensuring that all documents display correctly and are easy to read.
Beta Channel Update: Edge 137.0.3296.39
In addition to the Stable release, Microsoft has pushed the update 137.0.3296.39 to the Beta Channel, featuring the same enhancements to the new tab page. However, it adds a new Web Content Filtering (WCF) feature aimed specifically at Educational and SMB organizations. This newly announced feature, revealed during Microsoft Build 2025, provides IT admins with powerful tools to block inappropriate websites effectively, ensuring a safer online environment for students and employees. WCF enables broad filtering capabilities by allowing admins to select specific categories to block, thus carpet-blocking millions of websites at once. This feature is currently available as a public preview, and users can learn more in the official documentation.
How to Update Your Microsoft Edge
Ready to explore these new features? Updating Microsoft Edge is simple! Just navigate to edge://settings/help. Alternatively, the browser is designed to update automatically the next time you launch it, ensuring you always have the latest features and fixes at your fingertips.
With these updates, Microsoft Edge continues to prove itself as a dynamic and user-friendly browsing option, packed with functionalities that cater to enhancing productivity and user safety. Stay tuned for even more exciting releases!
