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I'm no Copilot fan, but these 6 new AI skills turned Edge into my favorite mobile browser
With Edge's mobile app, you can now request summaries of multiple tabs, turn pages into podcasts, and tap into your browsing history and past chats.
Editor's take
Microsoft's Edge mobile browser has integrated new AI capabilities, allowing users to summarize multiple open tabs, convert web pages into audio content, and access browsing history and chat logs.
This development signals Microsoft's continued push to embed AI deeply within its user-facing products, moving beyond simple chatbots to proactive assistance that streamlines information consumption across devices. The ability to synthesize information from numerous tabs and present it audibly, particularly on mobile where screen real estate is limited, directly addresses a common digital overload challenge for users.
Future developments to monitor include the accuracy and privacy implications of these AI integrations, especially concerning access to browsing history and chat data. The effectiveness of these features in truly reducing user friction, rather than adding another layer, will also be a key indicator of their long-term success against competitors like Chrome and Safari.
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