Microsoft Edge Tests Apple Account Sign-In for Data Sync

Microsoft is expanding the sign-in options for its Edge browser to include Apple accounts, allowing users to sync their data without needing a Microsoft account. The feature is currently being tested in the latest Edge Canary builds and is also rolling out to some users of the more stable Edge Beta version.

The development was first spotted in the Edge Canary desktop browser, where two new experimental flags were discovered. One flag enables Apple account sign-in for Edge profiles, while the second adds an Apple sign-in button to the browser's profile menu, positioned alongside the existing Google account option. Once both flags are enabled, users can select the Apple button to authenticate through Apple's standard sign-in page.

This change follows Microsoft's earlier introduction of Google account support for Edge. The move to include Apple accounts is part of a broader strategy to make the browser more accessible to users who primarily operate within Apple's ecosystem, particularly those using iPhones alongside Windows PCs. By allowing sign-in with an Apple account, Edge can sync bookmarks, history, and other data across devices without requiring a separate Microsoft account.