The almost constant updates that reach the web browsers we use every day are especially important in these times. It is a type of software that we use more and more constantly, where everything related to privacy and security is also key.
That is why we are going to talk to you about the most recent version that Microsoft has sent us in its Edge 129 software project. Here we find a new version that is somewhat different from what we are used to, as we will see below.
We must take into account that we should install these browser updates as soon as possible. Not only because of the new features included, but also because of the security flaws that they usually patch. It should be noted that Microsoft Edge 129 is now available in the stable channel, so we should update as soon as possible.
Please note that the latest version we are discussing introduces some important changes to the available features, updates to the operating system requirements, security changes, and more.
Perhaps the most striking thing at this point is the removal of some features available in previous versions. For example, we find that the controversial CryptoWallet function is now obsolete in Edge. This means that users who used it with Microsoft’s browser will no longer have it after this recent update.
Improvements and disappearances in Microsoft Edge 129
First of all, we will tell you that the new version of Microsoft’s browser is updated with respect to the operating systems compatible with Edge. The minimum compatible version of Apple’s system is increased to macOS 11. Users of previous versions will no longer receive support updates from Microsoft for this specific program.
Also, as we told you before, the CryptoWallet feature included in previous versions will no longer be available. The same goes for the CryptoWalletEnabled policy, which will be deprecated in a future version of the application.
We have already mentioned before that in this type of program, security is a key element. That is why Microsoft has added a total of three security patches specific to the program to this new Edge 129 update. As a curiosity, two of them allow remote code execution and the third is a phishing vulnerability. All the more reason to update as soon as possible.
How to get the new version of the browser
To keep the browser that is included by default with Windows up to date, we only have to access the corresponding menu of the program itself. This way we will receive the latest features and releases by the company and the security problems that we have mentioned before will be patched.
For all this we have to tell you, we only have to access the application menu and go to the option called Help and feedback. Here we choose About Microsoft Edge, where the program should update itself. It should be mentioned that we may have to wait a few days until the Edge 129 update reaches us automatically.
