Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser in the world on both desktop and smartphone platforms.
In fact, Net MarketShare claimed in the last year Chrome has been used by 63.6 percent of desktop and laptop users.
Moreover, it added in the same period 63.03 percent of mobile users opted to use Google’s browser for internet browsing.
In comparison, Microsoft Edge was claimed to have been harnessed by 4.34 percent of laptop and desktop users.
But it appears as part of an effort to challenge Chrome’s dominance, Microsoft is going to redesign its Edge browser to run on V8 JavaScript and Blink engines, the same software used for Chromium.
In a report discussing the move by The Verge, the publication declared Microsoft had been planning the move for “at least a year”.
The outlet added the new version of Edge would arrive on Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8 and is expected to arrive next year.
Chrome’s internet dominance has led to web developers optimising their software for the browser, meaning sites run smoother on it overall.
Explaining the decision from Microsoft, Joe Belfiore, the corporate vice president of Windows, said: “Ultimately, we want to make the web-experience better for many different audiences.
“People using Microsoft Edge (and potentially other browsers) will experience improved compatibility with all web sites, while getting the best-possible battery life and hardware integration on all kinds of Windows devices.
“If you’re part of the open-source community developing browsers, we invite you to collaborate with us as we build the future of Microsoft Edge and contribute to the Chromium project.
“We are excited about the opportunity to be an even-more-active part of this community and bring the best of Microsoft forward to continue to make the web better for everyone.”
It is worth noting Microsoft Edge will remain the name of the firm’s browser.
Edge users will not notice any design alterations, instead the biggest improvement should come with the client’s speed overall.
Joe Belfiore went on: “If you’re a Microsoft Edge customer, there is nothing you need to do as the Microsoft Edge you use today isn’t changing.
“If you are a web developer, we invite you to join our community by installing preview builds when they’re available and staying current on our testing and contributions.
“We expect to have a preview build ready in early 2019 for you to try for yourself.”