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by taf2 3412 days ago
Again imagine if MS focused on user experience and used blink / WebKit - instead of rolling their own.

We'd have a more standard and open web with fewer set backs. More engineers working on the same engine. A larger team working on a shared native application for everyone to build on for them to sell ads too. It even makes good business sense for them now. One can dream right?
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striking 3412 days ago
Edge has much better battery life than other browsers on Windows, much like Safari on Mac. Neither of those are the best browser, but when my choice is between six or ten hours of battery life, it's easy for me to decide.

I dream that one day Webkit / Blink will actually be efficient.

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nacs 3412 days ago
> I dream that one day Webkit / Blink will actually be efficient.

Apple's Safari uses Webkit and does get increased battery life on Macs. Theres no reason MS couldn't do the same with Webkit and optimize for battery life using the same engine.

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