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Strip the old version of Edge's PDF reader into a standalone PDF reading application
Unfortunately this is why I am pessimistic about a unified Windows UI. Both Microsoft and other manufacturers have begun to transform to PWA. A typical example is Figma or even a Web App. From many angles, this is not bad. This is a big improvement-except for a unified operating system. Interactive experience.
For many apps, Microsoft (and many manufacturers) have begun to use cross-platform development frameworks to simplify the development process and unify the software experience on various operating systems. ——Finally (although it is only part of it at present), the UI of the software has also begun to be consistent across platforms, usually not related to the operating system, but to shape the corporate brand image. Some software, such as Affinity, choose macOS as the main reference, and the interface of its Windows version is in line with macOS. Some software, such as Skype and Microsoft Teams, use their own unique UI, and have no specific association with any operating system.
This is why I think a unified Windows will be nowhere in sight...Since even Microsoft's own software is so "flying away" without restrictions, you can't expect software vendors to be willing to draw different UIs for different operating systems Up.
I do hope that Microsoft will make a different UI for Edge Windows.
Me too!! I would love to see a pdf reader since some people just want a pdf reader and not use Edge. Since jsut have a standalone app woudl be good.- on mobile, the Office app also has PDF feature, including inking.
- on mobile OneDrive has a full featured PDF reader, on desktop, no matter what OS, Edge provides a full featured PDF reader that is constantly being improved, plus, everyone needs a browser, so 2 in 1 is better than 2 separate apps that take up more spaces
