Browser to Feature WebUI 2.0, a Project to Boost Its Interface and Speed
Microsoft announced on Tuesday (28th) that its browser, Microsoft Edge, will be much faster on basic computers thanks to the ‘WebUI 2.0’ project. This upgrade will change the architecture of the world’s second most popular browser, making it more agile and responsive. On basic computers, the difference in command speed reached an impressive 76%, while on machines with SSD and more than 8GB of RAM, speed increased by 42%.
Improvements in Microsoft Edge Menu and Settings
The first step was revamping the ‘Browser Basics’ menu, addressing one of the biggest user complaints about editing Microsoft Edge settings. Compared to Google Chrome, its biggest competitor, the difference in speed to access these settings was significant. Microsoft showcased the result of this change in a video:
Other Announced Improvements in Microsoft Edge
The difference in interface loading speed is significant: the new architecture renders the menu in less than a second, while React took about five seconds. Another improvement will be in the favorites list, which Microsoft says will be 40% faster.
Investments to Speed Up Microsoft Edge
Microsoft admits that although the browser itself is already fast, access to menus and settings still left something to be desired. Therefore, it heavily invested in accelerating these areas by optimizing the code.
Updates in WebUI 2.0
Microsoft is updating various user interface components of Edge to WebUI 2.0. The idea is to implement this new architecture in other areas of the browser, such as downloads and history, to further enhance the user experience.
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