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The android browsers tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about web browsers running on Android devices, with a focus on Microsoft Edge. Recent content highlights an experimental Edge Canary feature that requires the browser to be set as the default on Android before users can apply image backgrounds to the new-tab page. The discussion clarifies that this is a Canary-only test, not a stable release change, and notes the lack of official documentation from Microsoft. Topics include browser settings, default app behavior, and the practical implications of such requirements for Android users.
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    Edge Canary Android Themes Require Default Browser Status

    Microsoft Edge Canary for Android is testing image backgrounds for its new-tab page, but Windows Central reports that applying them currently requires users to make Edge the phone’s default browser first. The condition was spotted by browser watcher Leo Varela on August 21, 2026, and it turns a...