check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
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Details:
Edge Sync, which enables users to synchronize their Edge user data across multiple devices, is now launching a new sync data category called Feature Usage. This new category will allow users to synchronize data regarding their utilization of Edge features across all their devices.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-11-13
updated:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Edge's new Feature Usage Data Sync allows users to synchronize their interaction patterns and preferences across all devices, enhancing the personalized browsing experience beyond just bookmarks, passwords, and history.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Privacy Concerns
The introduction of Feature Usage data sync may raise privacy concerns among users regarding the collection and synchronization of their usage data across devices, potentially leading to distrust in the platform.
- roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-edge-privacy-settings-what-you-need-to-know/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-privacy-settings
User Experience Disruption
If the synchronization feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience disruptions in their browsing experience, such as inconsistent settings or data loss during the sync process.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.howtogeek.com/706052/how-to-sync-your-microsoft-edge-settings-and-data/, https://www.windowscentral.com/how-sync-microsoft-edge
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Title | Microsoft Edge: Feature usage data sync | Microsoft Edge: v.136 - Feature Usage Data Sync |
| 2025-02-05 | RM Release | January CY2025 | April CY2025 |
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