Microsoft Edge to support Google account sign-in as account requirements ease (opens in new tab)

Microsoft is shifting its strategy by reducing the mandatory use of Microsoft accounts across its ecosystem. A significant update to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap reveals that Microsoft Edge will soon allow users to sign in using a Google account instead of a Microsoft account. This feature, expected to roll out in July 2026 for Windows and macOS, aims to lower the barrier for Chrome users considering a switch to Edge. <a href="