"Edge" Google's weapon to tighten its grip on the Internet in the world

WASHINGTON – Google is about to tighten his fist on the Internet, while Microsoft is preparing to launch the new version of the browser, "Edge", the most compatible with the famous browser.

The new "Edge" browser will use Chromium technology to be compatible with Google's search engine, the Daily Mail reported.

This decision will allow Google to access data from 330 million new users (who work with the EDGE browser), which will give more strength to the American society.

On the other hand, a browser spokesman, "Firefox," felt that Microsoft's decision could undermine the independence of the Internet in the world.

He said that would make Google a monopoly of the Internet market, making it more difficult for other browsers such as Firefox to compete.

According to critics, the new development raises concerns about the privacy of users, especially since Google has been a victim of a spy scandal.

The Associated Press revealed that Google insists on following user steps and knowing their place even if they refuse the "follow-up" process, which constitutes a violation of privacy.

The United Nations announced Friday that nearly 3.9 billion people around the world use the Internet.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has confirmed that 51.2% of the world's population will be Internet users by the end of this year.

According to the United Nations International Telecommunication Union, 51.2% of the world's population will be an internet user by the end of the year.

"By the end of 2018, we will surpass the threshold of 50% of Internet users worldwide," said Union President Houlin Ju in a statement.

"This is an important step towards a more comprehensive global information society," he said, adding that "many people around the world are still waiting for the benefits of the digital economy." .

He also called for more support for "technology and innovation in commerce so that no one is immune to the digital revolution".

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the richest countries in the world have recorded a steady growth in the rate of Internet use, which has increased from 51.3% of the population from these countries in 2005 to 80.9% now. However, growth has been stronger in developing countries, the proportion of Internet users in the population rising from 7.7% 13 years ago to 45.3% today .

Africa recorded the highest growth rate, with Internet users having increased tenfold from 2.1% to 24.4%, according to the ITU report.

The report also shows that the number of fixed line subscribers has continued to decline, currently accounting for 12.4% of the world's population, while the number of subscriptions to the mobile network now exceeds the world's population .

The report also noted a dramatic increase in the percentage of subscribers to the mobile Internet, from four subscriptions per 100,000 people in 2007 to 69.3 currently.

The number of mobile Internet subscriptions now stands at 5.3 billion worldwide, according to the report.