WindowsSearch in Windows 11 could soon respect the user's default browser and search engine, potentially breaking from Bing and Edge exclusivity. This development was noted in recent tests but its release timeline is uncertain.
Microsoft tests changes to Windows Search that allow taskbar queries to respect default browser and engine settings, potentially ending exclusivity to Edge and Bing.
Microsoft tests pop-ups in Edge Canary targeting Chrome users with high usage to encourage switching. Windows Latest highlights the experimental campaign aiming to make Edge more prominent.