Microsoft has previously begun using the open-source Chromium browser as the foundation for its web browser Edge. The application is already available for Windows 10, albeit in the form of a test build. Google, it seems, fully supports this move and welcomes Microsoft's contribution. However, some of the search giant's applications function correctly in Edge.
For instance, the Google Hangouts Meet messaging service does not work in it. When attempting to open the site, the system suggests downloading Chrome or Firefox. However, the corporation from Mountain View refuted this and stated that the reality is quite different.
Nevertheless, the issues with the messenger did not end there. Users noticed a notification about an "unsupported browser" when opening any Google Docs document. Interestingly, the classic Edge is listed among the compatible browsers. As it turns out, the issue lies in its development status — the new browser has not yet been released, which is why it hasn't been added to Google Docs' "whitelist." The existence of such a list was confirmed by the "company of good," along with the fact that it will be added after the release. The same applies to Hangouts Meet.
Thus, we must wait for at least a beta version to draw conclusions. The release build is expected sometime this year, presumably by the end. Whether it will completely replace the classic Edge and when this will happen is unknown. It is possible that this version will appear in the fall update 19H2 or next year — in 20H1. You can read about the performance of Microsoft Edge based on Chromium in our article.
