Microsoft Edge Gets a Massive Copilot Update for Android and iOS

Remember the days when your phone’s web browsing felt like a stripped-down version of PC life? Those dark times are officially over, my friends, because Microsoft Edge just gave its mobile Copilot a serious upgrade. We’re talking plugin support, YouTube summaries, and PDF digestion—basically, everything that made desktop Copilot the productivity whiz it is.

Think of it this way: your phone just became your new best friend at the library, the ultimate recipe finder in the kitchen, and a song generator extraordinaire for those impromptu dance parties. Yeah, it’s that good.

Plugins Galore:

Imagine browsing on your phone and having instant access to plugins that do everything from finding the perfect recipe for leftover chicken (hello, teriyaki stir-fry!) to generating lyrics that actually rhyme (yes, you can finally tell your crush how you feel with a custom rap). That’s Copilot’s plugin magic at work, and now it’s right there in your pocket.

YouTube? Summed Up.

We all know that feeling—you get sucked into a 20-minute YouTube video promising life-changing productivity hacks, only to realize you didn’t absorb a single tip. Enter Copilot. Just ask it to summarize the video, and voilà! You get the key takeaways without the rabbit hole. Plus, it only works with videos that have transcripts or subtitles, so no more deciphering mumbling vloggers.

PDFs? Decoded.

Okay, this is where things get really nerdy. Imagine opening a dense, jargon-filled PDF on your phone and having Copilot break it down into bite-sized chunks. Suddenly, that legal document you were dreading becomes a manageable summary. Don’t worry, it doesn’t actually rewrite the whole thing (yet), but it gives you the gist so you can focus on the juicy details.

The Catch (There’s Always One):

Not everyone might have all the fancy new features just yet. Some devices might need a little nudge in the “Experimental flags” section of Edge settings. But hey, that’s just a bit of techie sleuthing to unlock your newfound mobile Copilot superpowers.

So, what does this mean for you, the mobile web warrior?

• Ditch the laptop for quick tasks: Need to research something, find a recipe, or even write a quick email? Copilot’s got you covered without booting up your PC.
• Boost your productivity: Summarize articles, translate languages, and manage your to-do list on the go. Copilot is your pocket-sized productivity machine.
• Have some fun: Generate wacky song lyrics, create memes, and explore the endless possibilities of Copilot’s plugins.

This update is a game-changer for mobile browsing. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about unleashing the full potential of your phone as a productivity and entertainment powerhouse. So, go forth, download the update, and let Copilot be your guide to a more enjoyable, efficient, and frankly, way more fun mobile web experience.

Microsoft Edge is available to download for Android and iOS.

Tony Simons

Tony has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and over 11 years of writing experience between multiple publications in the tech, photography, lifestyle, and deal industries.