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Microsoft Edge now launches up to 33% faster on Windows 11 using accelerated app launch

Microsoft has enabled Edge to use a Windows 11 feature that speeds up browser startup, particularly under heavy multitasking.

newest coverage 9d agosummary written 8d ago9 pieces Google NewsMastodonNewswires

What to know

  • Edge is the first browser to support Windows 11's accelerated app launch feature, achieving 15–33% faster startup depending on workload.
  • The performance improvement is most pronounced during heavy multitasking scenarios on eligible Windows 11 PCs.
  • Microsoft plans to share the accelerated app launch technology with other browsers rather than keeping it exclusive.

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Microsoft Edge now launches up to 33% faster on Windows 11 using accelerated app launch
windowscentral.com

How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

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  1. 3

    TechRepublic reports Edge opens 15% faster on Windows 11 with heavier gains under load

    Updated reporting specified that Edge achieves up to 15% faster launch on eligible Windows 11 PCs, with greater performance improvements occurring during heavy multitasking workloads.

  2. 2 days quiet
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    Microsoft confirms it will share accelerated app launch technology with other browsers

    Coverage clarified that Microsoft is not keeping the accelerated app launch feature exclusive to Edge, but intends to share the technology with other browsers.

    “Microsoft Edge will soon launch faster on Windows 11 by using a feature no other browser has, at least for now.”
    — techhelpkb, Mastodon user · source
    • techhelpkb@mastodon.social

      Microsoft Edge will soon launch faster on Windows 11 by using a feature no other browser has, at least for now. Accelerated app launch is a new feature on Windows 11 that streamlines the process of launching an app. https://www. windowscentral.com/microsoft/w…

      techhelpkb@mastodon.socialMastodon12d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Microsoft announces Edge launches faster using Windows 11 accelerated app launch feature

    Microsoft revealed that Edge is now the first browser to support Windows 11's accelerated app launch feature, enabling faster startup times. Multiple tech outlets reported the announcement with varying performance figures.

    1. 2 outlets Edge Launches Up to 33% Faster on Windows 11, Microsoft Says

      first by DigitBin, 9d ago · also TechRepublic

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    2. 2 outlets Edge Becomes First Browser to Support Windows 11's Accelerated App Launch, Microsoft Says

      first by XenoSpectrum, 13d ago · also Windows Blog

      2 more headlines
    2 more claims →