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Images of Microsoft Edge on dual-screen Surface Duo emerge
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft has pretty much finished up developing hardware specs for its upcomingSurfaceDuo. Also, the company has severally showcased how it wants applications designed for dual-screen experiences.
For example, earlier this year, Microsoft demonstrated on live video how applications like Google Maps can work on an actualSurfaceDuo.
However, little is known about how each type of software, from media players tobrowsers, will look like and function on the new form factor.
Now, the folks atWindows Centralhave done a great job showcasing images of Android apps that Microsoft is developing for theSurfaceDuo.
Microsoft Edge on the Surface Duo
The new Chromium-based Edge, which recently got a built-in spellchecker, is the defaultbrowseronSurfaceDuo.
As you may already know, one of the joys of using a dual-screen gadget is the ability to span content across both displays.
So, you’ll obviously be able to use Microsoft Edge in multiple screen modes on the upcoming foldable device.
If you span thebrowseracross the two screens, the address bar appears on the left display. The other screen displays the favorites section in an icon to the far right.
According to Windows Central’s Zac Bowden, spanning Edge will lead to spreading the web page you’re on across the two screens.
But the device’s bezel may block some of the content you’re trying to view. As such, multi-screen mode may not be ideal for some websites.
Spanning Edge will also span websites, but most websites will be left with theSurfaceDuo’s bezel cutting into the content. Web developers can choose to support dual-screens, but not every website will.
Also onSurfaceDuo, Edge users will be able to drag and drop items like text, links, and images from web pages to any Android software that supports the feature.
What are your views about using Microsoft Edge on the upcomingSurfaceDuo? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments section below.
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