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Google had announced earlier this month that it was working to speed up the Chrome update release cycle to four weeks, compared to the current six-week period. This decision was made with the improved security, speed and stability of the browser in mind.
Now, Microsoft has decided to do the same and will adjust the release cycle of the Microsoft Edge browser to match that of Google Chrome.
“As contributors to the Chromium project, we look forward to the new 4-week core release cycle cadence that Google announced to help deliver that innovation to our customers even faster,” Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday.
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This updated release cycle will go into effect with Edge 94, which is expected to launch in September. Google has also promised to make the change with Chrome in the third quarter and move to Chrome 94, but unlike Microsoft, Google has not given a specific month for this change to occur.
Like Google, Microsoft will also offer enterprise customers an option to opt for longer release cycles under the extended stable program. Below this, there will be a new release every eight weeks. However, companies will have to opt for extended stable hours, as the four-week cadence will be the default, Microsoft said.
Additionally, Edge isn’t the only Chromium-based browser moving to a four-week release cycle. Brave also plans to coincide with this new calendar.
