Chrome is still the default browser for many smartphone users, but Microsoft’s latest Edge update gives them a practical reason to try something else.
Microsoft has announced a major Copilot update for Edge across desktop and mobile. The rollout comes ahead of Google’s Gemini-powered Chrome upgrade for Android, which is expected in June, giving Edge a chance to stand out on phones before Chrome’s next big AI push.
The update is also arriving on Edge desktop, where Copilot can help across open tabs and browsing history. But the mobile rollout may be more useful day to day, simply because tab clutter is harder to manage on a smaller screen.
What are the biggest new Edge mobile features?
The most useful upgrade is Copilot’s ability to reason across open tabs on mobile. That means users can ask Edge to compare details across different pages instead of manually jumping between tabs.
This could be useful for everyday tasks such as planning a trip, comparing phones, checking restaurant options, researching a purchase, or making sense of multiple articles. I tried the feature, and it felt easy to use right away. Edge lets you choose the tabs Copilot should reference, or type @all to include every open tab as context for questions, comparisons, or planning.
Another useful addition is Journeys, which is now coming to the Edge mobile app after being available on desktop. It organizes browsing history into topic-based cards with summaries and suggested next steps, so users can return to unfinished searches without digging through their history or reopening random tabs. For anyone who starts planning something on their phone and forgets where they left off, this could be one of the more practical upgrades.
Is Edge mobile worth trying before Chrome’s Gemini update?
Voice and Vision are also coming to mobile, letting users talk through what they are viewing on screen. The new tab page has also been redesigned, bringing chat, search, and browsing into one cleaner starting point.
Chrome may still be the browser most Android users use by default, but Edge now has something Chrome does not yet offer on mobile. Its Copilot features are already arriving, while Chrome’s major Gemini upgrade is expected next month. After trying the new Edge features, I’m giving it a genuine shot as my default mobile browser.