Google pushes Edge users to switch to Chrome with download pop-up
Opening google.com in Microsoft Edge now shows a "Choose Chrome" banner whose button immediately starts downloading ChromeSetup.exe. Microsoft counters with its own banner noting Edge runs on the same Chromium technology.
- Google's pop-up on google.com in Edge starts Chrome installer download instantly
- Usage statistics sharing is pre-checked in the Chrome installer
- Edge responds with a banner citing Chromium and Microsoft trust
- Both companies accuse each other of pushing their browsers
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