Skype on Microsoft Edge will soon function without plug-ins

Soon enough you'll no longer have to worry about plug-ins to get to use Skype on Microsoft's new Edge browser. The latest build for Windows 10 Insider Preview has Object RTC API, which lets apps with real-time audio and video communication to work without any installation necessary. It'll work for things like Skype, Outlook.com, and any other WebRTC-compatible services. It's still in preview though so the experience might not be as seamless. It's said though that the tech should exit its preview phase and go live later this year. Other browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari also support WebRTC standards, but we don't know if Microsoft plans to offer the experience there or make it exclusive to their browser. 

Source: Engadget 

Apple’s September 9 launch will be the first event Windows users can live stream

The upcoming Apple event will be the first time Windows users will be able to officially live stream an Apple presentation. You can see it on the fine print of the launch site. This time though the Windows 10 built-in Microsoft Edge browser has software that supports the same HTTP Live Streaming technology found in Apple software like Safari and QuickTime. Usually, only people using OS X, iOS, or an Apple TV device could do so. Some used workarounds through software like VLC. 

Source: Apple Insider

Microsoft cuts off junk for upcoming browser

Microsoft is looking for a clean slate with its new browser. Called Microsoft Edge, the new web browser is taking out a lot of the bad stuff that’s clogged up its much maligned Internet Explorer browser. It’s getting rid of its support for ActiveX, VBScript, and compatibility hacks for old IE versions will also be let go. There will be an Enterprise Mode for Edge if you want older sites to render correctly. You can get the full list of the things Microsoft is taking out in the source link below.

Source: Microsoft | Via: Gizmodo