Microsoft Edge Canary for Android now includes an experimental flag that enables background video playback — a simple toggle that, in early tests, lets YouTube audio continue when you switch apps, change tabs, or lock your phone, without requiring a YouTube Premium subscription...
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For many Windows users, a seamless and intuitive media playback experience is not just a luxury—it’s fast becoming an expectation, driven by the constant evolution of Chromium-based web browsers. Until recently, Microsoft Edge, despite being built on Chromium, trailed a step behind Google Chrome...
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