Google Chrome for Android Embraces Native PDF Support (Finally!)

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Google Chrome for Android Embraces Native PDF Support (Finally!)
Great news for Android users who frequently encounter PDFs online! Google Chrome is gearing up to open these files directly within the browser, eliminating the need for separate PDF reader applications. Why This Matters Many documents on the web are in PDF format. Traditionally, you'd need a dedicated PDF reader app to view them on your Android device. This can be cumbersome, especially when you have multiple reader apps pre-installed or aren't sure which one to use. Thankfully, Android has recently introduced a built-in PDF reader, but it's up to individual apps to integrate it. Google Chrome is joining the party, offering a seamless PDF viewing experience directly within the browser. Early Access with Flags This functionality is currently hidden behind flags in Chrome, but you can enable them to try it out: "Open PDF Inline on Android" (For Android 15 devices) "Open PDF Inline on Android pre-V" (For Android 12 or later devices; requires Chrome 132 Beta or ne…