Microsoft Launcher beta won't mess with your browser settings after updates anymore

Microsoft Launcher beta has an update that brings it to version half-dozen.210102.0.940491. The update includes several fixes that focus on keeping apps and browser settings in place when you lot restart or update Microsoft Launcher. While the update mentions the Surface Duo specifically, it'due south rolling out to beta users on all Android phones. We've spotted the update on a Surface Duo and a non-Surface Duo Android phone.

For Surface Duo users, apps should align better following this update. For all Microsoft Launcher users, apps should remain in the same order subsequently you restart the Launcher.

Here'due south the full changelog as found on the Microsoft Launcher beta Google Play listing:

Habitation screen settings and app alignment on Surface Duo take been improved

Apps volition now remain in the same social club after restarting Launcher

Browser settings will no longer exist affected by updates

Issues with Time and Weather widgets have been corrected

Known bugs were fixed and performance updates were made for an improved feel

Yous can acquire more about all of Microsoft'due south iOS and Android beta apps in our guide.

If you lot're on the Surface Duo, y'all should too keep an center out for the January update. Our sources point that the adjacent update for the Surface Duo is expected early side by side week.

Microsoft Launcher

This launcher for Android features a clean pattern and integrates with Microsoft services, including Microsoft To-Do, Office 365, and Cortana. With the beta version, you tin can help Microsoft examination new features for the launcher.

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