For many years, Microsoft developed and offered Internet Explorer alongside Windows with one goal: to allow users to install Chrome, Firefox or any other browser. It’s a joke, but undeniably true. The target of jokes for years, Microsoft abandoned Internet Explorer and released Microsoft Edge.

Today, Edge is the default browser in Windows 10 and Windows 11. It’s much better than it was in the early days, and much better than Internet Explorer used to be. Despite this, it still lags behind other browsers. Even the most dedicated Windows fan tends to choose third-party browsers over Microsoft solutions. The company is constantly developing new features to make Edge more interesting, and a new feature can stand out from the competition.

For most users today, performance is everything. We are always multitasking to be more productive. The situation is no different with internet browsers. It looks like a future update for Microsoft Edge could make the browser even more productive.

The Redmond giant is working on a new version of Edge. The project is currently called Project Phoenix (yes, rising from its ashes) and has been going on since last summer. The goal is exactly as the name suggests, Microsoft aims to elevate Edge like a phoenix over its competitors. The new browser will have a unique design that perfectly matches Windows 11 visually and functionally.

The biggest productivity booster feature is the one that lets you view multiple tabs in split-screen mode. It’s worth noting that this is already available in some browsers like Vivaldi. However, adding it to the browser that comes with Windows will make the offer more attractive. This allows you to view several programs at once without copying all elements of the browser interface, such as the address bar. This feature is available to those using the Microsoft Edge Insider build with the correct flag enabled.

The upcoming Microsoft Edge will also feature a new Tab Activity Center. This allows you to analyze your browsing history and tabs faster. For example, you will know the type of website you spend more time on. This is similar to the Digital Balance features on Android and iOS. This is a great browser add-on. Microsoft also plans to further integrate Edge with Windows. For example, the company is toying with the idea of ​​Edge as the operating system’s password manager. It allows you to quickly sync passwords between devices.

Future Windows 11 will have a rounded and uniform appearance for the navigation bar. As we mentioned above, the goal is to optimize its visual effects with Windows 11. In fact, its design will match what we see in the future Windows 11 File Manager.