Microsoft confirms Windows 11's new app speed boost feature is not available to everyone
Edge races ahead with up to 33% faster launches, but Microsoft’s new speed‑boost remains out of reach for most apps.
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Why is Edge faster while other apps aren’t?
Microsoft’s accelerated‑app‑launch feature has been applied to Edge first, and other applications are still pending rollout, according to the coverage.
What performance gains have been reported for Edge?
Wccftech reported up to a 33 % faster launch, and TechRepublic cited a 15 % improvement for Edge on Windows 11.
When will the speed‑boost feature become widely available?
Microsoft confirmed the feature is not yet available to everyone and has not provided a specific timeline for broader availability.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: Edge races ahead with up to 33% faster launches, but Microsoft’s new speed‑boost remains out of reach for most apps.
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The underlying cause is a new accelerated‑app‑launch feature that, for now, powers only Edge, with additional apps promised later. Wccftech measured up to a 33 % reduction in launch time, and TechRepublic quoted a 15 % gain, while Windows Report confirmed the benefit is limited to Edge.
Microsoft’s own statement, reported by Neowin, says the feature will not be available to everyone immediately, leaving the rollout timeline uncertain. Analysts will watch for updates from Microsoft on when the acceleration will extend to third‑party applications, and whether the promised broader performance gains materialize across the OS.
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Coverage (4)
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Microsoft Says Edge Opens 15% Faster on Windows 11TechRepublic · 15h ago
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Microsoft Edge Gets Accelerated App Launches on Windows 11, but Other Apps Will Have to WaitWindows Report · 15h ago
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