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We can only guess if this is a mistake or the introduction of a new annoying function.
Recently, the Microsoft Edge browser has been the subject of multiple controversies and criticism for its actions, which many consider hostile to users. A new scandal broke out around accusations of data theft from other browsers, in particular, from Google Chrome. Users claim that Edge transfers open tabs and other information from Chrome without permission.
The problem lies in the Edge feature that allows you to automatically import data from Chrome, including open tabs, history, bookmarks, and so on. When initially configured, Edge suggests syncing data with other browsers to make it easier for users to switch from Chrome or Firefox. The option that is disabled by default is also available in the settings. It is particularly interesting that during the initial setup of Windows 10, Microsoft suggests allowing migration through a cleverly designed window.
However, it is claimed that Edge ignores the user's choice and copies data from Chrome, even if this is not allowed. Tom Warren, senior editor at The Verge, claims that after recent Windows updates, Edge moved its Chrome tabs across two devices without permission. Edge started automatically with all the copied data. Other users have also experienced similar issues.
MicrosoftEdge moved all tabs fromGoogleChrome
Attempts to reproduce this situation on computers and VMs failed. No official comment from Microsoft has been received yet, so we can only guess whether this is a bug or the gradual introduction of a new annoying feature. However, Edge clearly has a hard time respecting its users choices.
In 2023, Microsoft Edge once again became the object of criticism when it turned out that due to an error in the browser , the search history gets into Bing. Then users noticed a feature in Edge that can send all images viewed on the web to Microsoft.
Recently, the Microsoft Edge browser has been the subject of multiple controversies and criticism for its actions, which many consider hostile to users. A new scandal broke out around accusations of data theft from other browsers, in particular, from Google Chrome. Users claim that Edge transfers open tabs and other information from Chrome without permission.
The problem lies in the Edge feature that allows you to automatically import data from Chrome, including open tabs, history, bookmarks, and so on. When initially configured, Edge suggests syncing data with other browsers to make it easier for users to switch from Chrome or Firefox. The option that is disabled by default is also available in the settings. It is particularly interesting that during the initial setup of Windows 10, Microsoft suggests allowing migration through a cleverly designed window.
However, it is claimed that Edge ignores the user's choice and copies data from Chrome, even if this is not allowed. Tom Warren, senior editor at The Verge, claims that after recent Windows updates, Edge moved its Chrome tabs across two devices without permission. Edge started automatically with all the copied data. Other users have also experienced similar issues.
MicrosoftEdge moved all tabs fromGoogleChrome
Attempts to reproduce this situation on computers and VMs failed. No official comment from Microsoft has been received yet, so we can only guess whether this is a bug or the gradual introduction of a new annoying feature. However, Edge clearly has a hard time respecting its users choices.
In 2023, Microsoft Edge once again became the object of criticism when it turned out that due to an error in the browser , the search history gets into Bing. Then users noticed a feature in Edge that can send all images viewed on the web to Microsoft.
