Microsoft Edge users, there is a small update to install. Microsoft pushed version 126.0.2592.87 to the stable channel to fix a bug that causes browser crashes when deleting favorites in local profiles. Here is the changelog:
Version 126.0.2592.87: July 2, 2024
Fixed various bugs and performance issues, improved reliability.
Improved reliability
- Fixed a browser crash that occurred when a local sync user deleted a favorite.
This update follows the one released a few days ago, where Microsoft fixed another bug that causes a crash to occur when interacting with large dropdown lists. This release also fixed printing issues and fixed several security vulnerabilities (no security updates in version 126.0.2592.87).
In addition to updating the desktop version of Microsoft Edge, the company released a minor update for Edge on iOS and Android. Unfortunately, its changelog doesn’t contain much:
Version 126.0.2592.86 (Android and iOS): July 2, 2024
Fixed various bugs and performance issues.
Finally, there’s an update for Edge Insiders in the beta channel. Like its mobile counterpart from the stable channel, Edge 127.0.2651.31 only fixes “miscellaneous bugs” and improves performance.
For those unfamiliar, Microsoft Edge automatically updates itself in the background and applies the latest fixes when you restart the browser. However, you can always speed things up by going to edge://settings/help and restarting Edge. If you use Microsoft Edge on mobile, get the latest version in the App Store and Google Play Store.
Microsoft Edge is currently the second most popular browser in the world. According to Statcounter’s latest findings, Edge holds 13.36% of the desktop browser market. On the mobile side, things are much bleaker: only 0.38% of the market uses Microsoft Edge, which is dominated by Chrome and Safari. You can learn more about the latest browser statistics in our dedicated coverage.