If even Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who already have Edge pre-installed do not support it and still use it to download Chrome. Obviously, Microsoft really, really, really wants to let you know that in fact, Edge has already been installed with Chrome. Chrome is not that different anymore (yelling)! Now, Microsoft has also conveyed this cry directly to these users in a simple and violent way through similar advertising. Continue reading Not willing to become a Chrome downloader? Microsoft Edge on Chrome web pages Add giant banner ads to the report text.
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Not willing to become a Chrome downloader? Microsoft Edge adds giant banner ads to Chrome web pages
Simulated dialogue: "No~ They have already spent a lot of money to import ChatGPT technology, and also used Chromium directly. Do you still need to download Chrome???"
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Although Microsoft itself has also spoken at the press conference There is a classic case of embarrassing people who silently downloaded Chrome because their IE browser crashed. However, recently Microsoft has been really working hard on browsers and search engines, bringing comprehensive innovations from underlying technologies to innovative AI chatbots. Edge and Bing.
So if even Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who originally pre-installed this browser do not support it and still use Edge to download Chrome. Obviously, Microsoft is really, really, really, really I want everyone to know that in fact, Edge is not that different from Chrome (although, the declaration of "we are the same" always feels weird...)!
Now, Microsoft has also made such a cry directly through Similar to advertising, it is directly and violently conveyed to these users who do not give face.
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This advertising method should still be considered in the testing stage (because it is in Edge Canary (The official version has not been seen yet). Just like the picture above, Microsoft may have accidentally turned the cry in its heart into reality. But it has also inspired many people to think that this is disrespectful to users. , there are even discussions and opinions on concerns about violating privacy protection regulations (the EU is shown as: hold your glasses).
「Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome, with the added trust of Microsoft.（Microsoft Edge uses The same technology as Chrome, but also brings additional trust from Microsoft)".
According to reports, this is what Windows 10 and Windows 11 users will see when they open the Chrome Canary browser download through the Edge Canary browser. Banner prompt. Speaking of prompts, the "Browse securely now" button above and the large top image across the upper edge of the browser still give people a strong advertising impression.
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In fact, other brands will also adopt similar "prompt" strategies, hoping that users can use their own browsers - this also includes Chrome. But Google's approach is to use its own services , the detection prompts users to consider switching to the Chrome browser. Although it feels like stepping on the line, it seems to have lost to Microsoft's aggressive advertising strategy this time.
As for Microsoft's Edge Canary this time Will it become the default experience of Windows version of Edge? Personally, I believe that after seeing this wave of public opinion, Microsoft will seriously consider it again (should)?
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