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October 17, 2025

These 5 apps died this year, and I already miss them dearly

Five notable Android apps that have recently shut down include: 1. Pocket - Launched in 2007 as Read It Later, it was acquired by Mozilla in 2017 and announced its shutdown in July 2025. 2. Omnivore - A read-it-later app that ceased operations at the end of 2024 after being acquired by ElevenLabs. 3. Syncthing for Android - The official app stopped receiving updates in late 2024 due to issues with Google Play's publishing requirements. 4. Kiwi Browser - This browser was archived in January 2025, with its features integrated into Microsoft Edge Canary. 5. Nova Launcher - Launched in 2012, it was acquired by Branch in 2022 and declined thereafter, with no open-sourcing of its code as anticipated.

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April 24, 2025

Chrome for Android finally lets you view PDFs without leaving the browser

Chrome for Android has introduced a native PDF reader that allows users to view and annotate PDF files directly within the browser, eliminating the need for third-party applications. This feature is currently available on Android 15, with availability on earlier versions yet to be confirmed. Users can access various annotation tools, including a pen, highlighter, eraser, undo, redo, and visibility options, and can customize line widths and colors. The built-in search functionality enables users to locate specific text within documents. The feature was hinted at in February of the previous year and became operational in December, initially accessible only through flags for devices running Android 12 and later.

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December 5, 2024

Native PDF support is coming to Chrome for Android, and you can try it now

Google Chrome for Android will soon support native PDF file opening without third-party applications, allowing users to search and annotate PDFs directly in the browser and save them to Google Drive. This feature was discovered by Chrome expert Leopeva64 in February and has been confirmed to be operational on devices like the OnePlus Open running Android 14. The PDF viewer in Chrome is minimalistic but effective, with navigation and search capabilities. Users can annotate PDFs using a toolbar that includes options for pens and highlighters. This functionality is supported by the Jetpack PDF support library, which is included in Android 15 but also available for older versions through Google Play System Updates. Users need to enable specific flags to access this feature, which is available in Chrome 132 or later, currently in Beta.