Microsoft today released Edge 90.0.803.0 to Insiders in the Dev channel of updates for the browser. This build comes with the mini menu feature for PDFs enabled by default, and also included a portion of general fixes and improvements. Here's the change log.
Mozilla Firefox 86 is out with multiple PiP videos support
Mozilla has released Firefox 86 to all users of the browser. This is the first release of the app to include the ability to open multiple Picture-in-Picture video windows. Besides this change, there are improvements made to cookie protection, performance, and autofill. Also, there is a new Print dialog.
Remote Desktop for iOS receives connection bar improvements
If you use the Remote Desktop for iOS app, there is an update for you in the App Store. Version 10.2.4 is rolling out to all supported devices.
Microsoft Translator receives nine additional languages support
On the official Microsoft Blog, the company has announced nine new languages for Microsoft Translator. With this update, the service is now available in 83 languages, dialects, and writing systems.
PDF Mini menu in Edge has received a new Define command
Microsoft continues to improve the recently introduced mini menu in the PDF reader of the Edge browser. Today's update brought an extra item to that menu that allows you to quickly find a word definition for what is currently selected.
How to Disable Text Predictions in Word and Outlook
Here's how to disable Text Predictions in Word and Outlook if you don't like this new feature.
Microsoft today announced that the text predictions feature is coming to Word and Outlook. It works similar to what Gmail on web and Android has. It is indented to speed up your input by analyzing the already entered text and giving a prediction based on its context.
Journal is a new inking app from Microsoft with these features
By the end of the last week, Microsoft Garage Project released a new experimental app named Journal. Journal is a free ink-focused application for Windows 10 with some neat advanced features. In contrast to OneNote, Journal focuses primarily on inking on devices with stylus support, such as Surface Pro 7 or Surface Book. Microsoft says the developers want to "unlock new capabilities not possible with physical paper or seen in today in most inking applications" and "explore how we can push new AI and new interaction techniques to make inking more delightful and accessible."
Paste as Plain Text in Windows 10 using Clipboard History
It is possible now to Paste as Plain Text in Windows 10 using Clipboard History. Microsoft has updated the the built-in Clipboard History feature, so every user can enjoy the ability to quickly paste some text fragment to a document without its original formatting. It is a long awaited feature by many.
Smart Text Prediction is coming to Word next month
The latest Microsoft 365 roadmap update reveals the release date of text prediction for Word. If you are familiar the Gmail web app or its Android version, this feature must be well known to you. It uses AI capabilities to learn your typing patterns and proactively predicts the next phrase with the context in mind. Microsoft announced word prediction for Office apps in the Autumn of 2020, and it is now coming to all Microsoft 365 subscribers. Currently, the smart text prediction feature is available to Office Insiders in the Beta Channel.
Facebook will delete your WhatsApp account if you don’t agree to new policies
The Facebook company has updated the official WhatsApp FAQ with additional information about what will happen to users who do not agree with the new Terms of Service. According to the Facebook-owned service, your WhatsApp account will be flagged as inactive and eventually removed if you do not accept new policies by March 15, 2021.
