Microsoft has introduced native Google account sign-in to Edge, reversing a policy it had maintained for years. The feature is included in Edge version 150 for Windows and macOS, giving users the option to sign in with either a Google account or a Microsoft account.
Microsoft’s latest decision contrasts with its stance in 2020, when it dismissed the idea of integrating Google services into Edge by default. Despite relying on Chromium, an open-source project where Google continues to lead many key development decisions, including the retirement of Manifest V2, Microsoft has generally prioritized its own ecosystem over Google’s.
Microsoft announced in June that native Google account support would be added to Edge, following what many believed was strong user demand. The feature is now available in Edge 150. After signing in with a Google account, users can enjoy faster logins on supported websites and sync their data across devices without using unofficial workarounds.
The rollout can be managed through a new policy named NonMicrosoftAccountSignInEnabled, giving system administrators the ability to control when the feature is enabled in managed environments.
Edge 150 includes more than just Google account sign-in. It is also the final release to support macOS 12 Monterey. Beginning with Edge 151, users will need macOS 13 Ventura or later.
Microsoft has also revamped Workspaces in Edge 150. The feature still lets users save groups of tabs for later, but the new Workspaces V2 no longer supports sharing them with other people. According to Microsoft, removing that feature makes Workspaces faster and more reliable.
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