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The latest Web Technologies coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Edge’s Copilot Mode Goes Live – Voice, Multi-Tab AI Now Integrated
Microsoft Edge is once again at the forefront of browser innovation with the introduction of its Copilot Mode—a leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into day-to-day web navigation....
Microsoft Copilot's Collaborative Browsing: A Paradigm Shift in AI-Powered Web Interaction
Microsoft is boldly redefining the boundaries of digital assistance with its latest and most ambitious update to Copilot, unveiling a suite of collaborative web browsing features that may mark a...
Meta Replaces WhatsApp Windows Native App with Chromium-Based Web Wrapper: Implications and Industry Trends
Meta's recent decision to replace the WhatsApp native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper is a seismic shift in desktop messaging, not just for WhatsApp’s hundreds of millions of...
WhatsApp’s Shift from UWP to WebView2: What It Means for Windows 11 Users and Developers
As Windows 11 continues to mature, few topics have generated as much conversation among power users and developers alike as the evolution of desktop app architectures—especially when it involves...
WhatsApp’s Shift from UWP to WebView2 on Windows: Impacts and Insights
WhatsApp’s evolution on Windows has long been considered a bellwether for modern app development on Microsoft’s desktop OS. Once hailed as a showcase for WinUI and the Universal Windows Platform...
Microsoft Edge 138: AI-Powered Features, Audio Fixes, and UI Changes
Microsoft's Edge browser continues its evolution with version 138.0.3351.77, a release packed with AI enhancements, critical audio fixes, and notable UI adjustments. This update, while seemingly...
Chrome 2025 Speed Crown: Ram Trade-Off vs Edge & Firefox
Google’s Chrome browser has long commanded a dominant market position, but with popularity comes heightened scrutiny—and in 2025, the debate around its performance is as lively as ever. With...
How App Actions Transform PWAs on Windows for Seamless Native Integration
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have steadily evolved to bridge the gap between web-based applications and native desktop experiences. Microsoft's introduction of App Actions for PWAs in Windows 10 and...
NLWeb open-source project from Build 2025 lets websites add AI chatbots
Introduction At the Microsoft Build 2025 conference, the tech giant unveiled NLWeb, an open-source project designed to revolutionize web interactions by integrating AI-powered chatbots directly into...
Microsoft Edge Integrates On-Device AI to Enhance Web Applications in Windows
Introduction Microsoft has unveiled a significant advancement in web technology by integrating on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its Edge browser on Windows. This development...
Microsoft Edge 137 Update: Streamlined Features, AI Enhancements, and Legacy Tool Deprecation
Introduction Microsoft has begun rolling out the latest beta version of its Edge browser, version 137.0.3296.16, introducing a suite of new features, AI integrations, and the removal of certain...