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Proximity API Browser Compatibility On Microsoft Edge
This event indicates measured distances from the device to an object when a proximity sensor for example, the Proximity Sensor detects the object in close proximity to the device.
Last updated on : 2023-03-20
Support for Proximity API on all Microsoft Edge versions
Here’s the support for Proximity API across all versions of Microsoft Edge:
Microsoft Edge versions: 111-12Why Test on Microsoft Edge?
To make a right testing strategy it's important to understand how many users are actually using the Microsoft Edge browser
To help you build the right browser testing matrix, here's the overall marketshare of both Microsoft Edge browser the various versions.
TOP Microsoft Edge BROWSERS (Jan 2021 - Jan 2022)
Browser Version
% Share
Release Date
Edge 106
3.13
2024-12-13
Edge 105
0.91
2024-12-13
Edge 107
0.14
2024-12-13
Edge 104
0.07
2024-12-13
Edge 103
0.04
2024-12-13
Edge 18
0.02
2024-12-13
Other
1.29
-
Data Source: Statcounter.com
ALL DESKTOP BROWSERS (Jan 2021 - Jan 2022)
Browsers
% Share
Chrome
65.24
Safari
19.06
Edge
4.39
Firefox
3.07
Samsung Internet
2.7
Opera
2.5
Other
3.04
Data Source: Statcounter.com
Browser Versions
IE
Edge
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Opera
Fully Supported
Partially
No Support
About Microsoft Edge
A flagship browser created by Microsoft is a cross-platform web browser that comes pre-loaded & set as the default for Windows machines. With ...... % worldwide browser market share, it is becoming widely popular. Especially, since it released its Chromium-based versions.
Initially built with Microsoft's proprietary browser engine EdgeHTML and their Chakra JavaScript engine, it was referred to as Microsoft Edge Legacy. However, its first version was released in 2015 with Windows 10 and Xbox One, followed by Android and iOS versions released in 2017. Unveiled in 2019, The Edge was released on Chromium source code. Based on Open-source, it enables Beta, Developer, and Canary channels, to change and test the source code and gives them a free hand.
Since, the release of Chromium-based Edge browsers, its increased popularity stimulated Microsoft to release it in macOS and Linux.
Talking about updates, Beta Channel is the most stable and gets a major update every six weeks. Dev Channel is the place to be if you want to see weekly updates and be the first to test features that have been tested and verified by the Microsoft Edge team. Though not bug safe, it's the 'safest' way to see some of the forthcoming bleeding-edge features. However, the Canary Channel is updated every night automatically. Usually referred unstable and least recommended to use it in the everyday web.
The new Microsoft Edge replaced the legacy version with the 'wave' icon. It is well integrated into the entire platforms of Windows 11 & + machines. It allows users to operate Cortana voice assistant to perform voice searches, for example, or save information straight to OneDrive without any hassle.
Download Microsoft Edge
Download the latest version of Microsoft Edge, from the official site of Microsoft.
Resources:
Latest Microsoft Edge version: 111
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