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Microsoft adjusts browser strategy in Europe to comply with regulations, treating Edge and Chrome equally
Microsoft adjusts browser strategy in Europe to comply with regulations, treating Edge and Chrome equally
According to news on March 12, in order to comply with Europe’s latest Digital Market Act (DMA), Microsoft has agreed to remove its built-in OneDrive application and adjust the default browser settings window. This move shows that Microsoft will no longer place too much emphasis on promoting its own Edge browser, but will treat other browsers including Chrome equally.
In the past, when Windows 10 and Windows 11 users tried to change the default browser, the system would prioritize "Recommended Apps/Featured Apps" in the switching window, where Microsoft The Edge browser always occupies a prominent position and boasts that it can meet the diverse needs of users and provide richer online functions. However, this is about to change.
It is understood that although this adjustment was originally made to comply with regulations in the European market, the latest news shows that this change will also affect users outside Europe. This move is seen as an important step for Microsoft to further open up its operating system and promote fair competition in the market.
#Previously, Microsoft had always regarded Edge as an important component of the system, making it difficult for users to uninstall it. But now, in order to comply with the relevant provisions of the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft has begun to provide optional Windows browser features for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). From Moment Starting with Update 5, Edge and Bing users in the European Economic Area can easily remove them by going to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps and choosing to uninstall the browser. This change will undoubtedly provide users with greater choice and may further change the competitive landscape of the browser market.
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