Microsoft releases Edge 127 with Password Monitor improvements and more

Microsoft has released Edge 127 to the general public on the Stable Channel. The latest update fixes bugs, improves reliability, and adds some small features. Also, Microsoft reminded users about the SSE3 requirement in Edge 128 (no Edge soon for you if you still use a two-decade-old processor) and Token Binding deprecation.

Microsoft Edge 127 contains all the fixes and small improvements from the three updates the browser previously received in the Dev Channel. You can find them here:

• Microsoft Edge 127.0.2610.3
• Microsoft Edge 127.0.2638.2
• Microsoft Edge 127.0.2651.8

In addition, Edge 127 brings security patches for 18 different vulnerabilities (two Edge-specific and 16 originating from Chromium).

Improved reliability

 

• Fixed a browser crash that happened when using the Microsoft Edge Password Generator.

 

Fixes

 

• Updated HttpAllowlist policy. Automatic HTTPS should now respect the HttpAllowlist policy, which provides a list of hostnames that HTTP should be permitted on.
• Resolved issue. Fixed an issue that prevented the Translate icon in the omnibox from being clickable.

 

Announcement

 

• SSE3 Requirement. Microsoft Edge will stop supporting CPUs that lack SSE3 in Microsoft Edge 128. Devices with such CPUs won't receive any more updates. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Supported Operating Systems.
• Token Binding. Token Binding uses cryptographic certificates on both ends of the TLS connection in an attempt to close the security gap of bearer tokens, which might be lost or stolen. We're planning to deprecate Token Binding in Microsoft Edge version 130. The AllowTokenBindingForUrls policy is deprecated and will be obsolete in Microsoft Edge version 130.

 

Feature updates

 

• Removal of mutation events. Support for mutation events was removed. The MutationObserver API can be used instead. Administrators can use the MutationEventsEnabled policy as a temporary workaround. Enterprises should still work to remove their dependencies on these mutation events. For more information, see Intent to Ship: Deprecate Mutation Events (google.com).
• Gift Card Redemption History in the Hub. Users with an MSA or Microsoft Entra ID Linked Account can view and utilize information from gift card redemptions through Pay with Rewards or the Rewards Dashboard. Once a user successfully redeems a gift card with Pay with Rewards, information relating to their gift card (date, card number/pin, redemption status) redemption is added to a Redemption History. This information is located in the Wallet hub. Admins can control availability of this feature using the EdgeWalletCheckoutEnabled policy. Note: This feature is a controlled feature rollout. If you don't see this feature, check back as we continue our rollout.
• Password Monitor policy update. When the PasswordMonitorAllowed policy is enabled as mandatory, users won't see the consent screen to turn on the feature. Also, when set to Mandatory enabled, the UI in Settings will be disabled but remain in the 'On' state, and a briefcase icon is made visible next to it with this description displayed on hover - "This setting is managed by your organization." For more information, see Password Monitor auto-enabled for users.

To update Microsoft Edge to version 127, head to Menu > Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge or edge://settings/help.

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