Microsoft recently released the latest stable channel update for the Edge browser. This version 104.0.1293.63 includes new sidebar features, including the ability to access Outlook, Office, and more. However, there are some new features that are being rolled out gradually, so they may not all be presented.
Below is the update
The Microsoft Edge sidebar gives users side-by-side access to Edge features through a browsing window. Available features include Discovery, Bing Search, Outlook, Office, Games and tools such as Unit Converter and Network Speed Test. Admins can control Microsoft Edge sidebar availability using the HubsSidebarEnabled policy.
Search in the Edge sidebar. Ease of access via the Microsoft Edge sidebar Updated sidebar search, including easy access to Microsoft Search in Bing for organizations.
Edge sidebar game. Play popular casual games for free. Admins can control the Games menu availability in the Microsoft Edge sidebar by using the AllowGamesMenu policy.
Edge sidebar discovery. Discover content related to the page you’re viewing, including summaries, source information, and more.
Edge sidebar for favorite tools. Easily access common tools while browsing the web, including calculators, internet speed tests and unit converters.
Outlook in the Edge sidebar. Quick and easy access to Outlook mail and calendar. Admins can control the Outlook menu in the Microsoft Edge sidebar using the OutlookHubMenuEnabled policy.
Office in the Edge sidebar. Quick and easy access to Microsoft Office documents and applications. Administrators can use the MicrosoftOfficeMenuEnabled policy to control the Microsoft Office menu in the Microsoft Edge sidebar.
In addition to the new sidebar feature, Microsoft Edge 104.0.1293.63 also brings security fixes for the vulnerabilities tracked under ID CVE-2022-2856.
