Microsoft Adds Adobe Acrobat PDF Tech To Its Edge Browser

BetaNews: Yesterday, Microsoft announced it would be bringing AI to its Edge browser thanks to a partnership with ChatGPT owner OpenAI. Today the software giant adds something that many people will be less keen on -- Acrobat PDF technology. Describing the move as the next step to in their 'commitment to transform the future of digital work and life,' Microsoft and Adobe say this addition will give uses a unique PDF experience with extra features that will remain free of charge. By powering the built-in PDF reader with the Adobe Acrobat PDF engine, Microsoft says users will benefit from 'higher fidelity for more accurate colors and graphics, improved performance, strong security for PDF handling, and greater accessibility -- including better text selection and read-aloud narration.'

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