What you need to know
- Microsoft Edge on iOS now supports reading pages out loud.
- The feature improves accessibility and gives users another option for consuming the web.
- Read aloud is already supported on Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and Mac.
Microsoft Edge on iOS now supports reading webpages out loud. The new feature arrived in the update to version 44.6.1 (via OnMSFT). The same feature is already available on Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and recently rolled out to Microsoft Edge for Mac.
In addition to the read aloud functionality, the update brings some general bug fixes and improvements according to the changelog.
Thanks for using Microsoft Edge! Read aloud (English pages only) is available with this update. This release also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements.
Read aloud brings users another way to consume the web, and also improves accessibility for visually impaired users.
Microsoft's browser brings 'Continue on PC,' synced passwords and a familiar look for regular Edge users.
Portable (and affordable) power accessories we love
Each and every one of these charging gadgets will keep your favorite gear and gadgets going for longer, and none of them costs more than $30.
VisionTek 8,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)
This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and it costs about as much as a single ticket to the movies.
Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $13 at Dell)
Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are among the best available, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered up when you need them. They're also eco. And the company's affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the same time.
Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($30 at Dell)
This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks good (and kind of like a UFO …) and easily charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights up when you're charging. And it costs just $30.
