Key Takeaways
- You can now manage Edge on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android from one place.
- It’s easier and faster for IT teams to set up policies.
- Settings and security stay the same on all devices.
- Public preview starts November 2025, full release in January 2026.
Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Edge for Business Expands Policy Management to macOS iOS Android and Windows. Microsoft is making it easier for businesses to manage Microsoft Edge across all their devices. With the latest update to the Edge management service, organizations can now set up Edge for Business policies not just for Windows, but also for macOS, iOS, and Android all from a single platform. The public preview will start in mid November 2025, with general availability expected in late January 2026.
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Microsoft Edge for Business Expands Policy Management to macOS iOS Android and Windows
This update helps IT teams save time and reduce complexity by streamlining cross‑platform policy management. It also ensures that browser settings and security rules are consistent across all devices, making it simpler to maintain control and governance across the organization. This update allows organizations to configure policies for all devices from a single platform.
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When It Will Be Available
The rollout for the new cross-platform Edge management features will happen in two phases. First, the public preview will start in mid-November 2025, followed bygeneral availability beginning in late January 2026.
| Public Preview | General Availability |
|---|---|
| Mid-November 2025 to Late January 2026 | Late January 2026 to Early February 2026 |
Changes for Your Organization
This update affects admins who manage Microsoft Edge for Business through the Edge management service, as well as organizations that use Edge on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android devices. After the rollout, you’ll be able to set up Edge for Business policies for Mac, iPhone, and Android directly within the Edge management service. Your existing Windows policies won’t change, but you can choose to edit them or create new policies that apply to multiple platforms at once.
Steps to Get Ready
No action is needed before the rollout. Once the feature is available, review your current Edge policies and update them if you want the same settings to apply to Mac, iPhone, or Android devices. Also, make sure to update any internal admin guides if you manage Edge policies across multiple platforms, and take some time to explore the Edge management service documentation to learn more about configuration policies.
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