Firefox 156 opens PDFs 45% faster, plus a few annoying bug fixes
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A 45% faster built-in PDF reader is a reminder that perceived performance on mundane tasks still drives browser stickiness more than flashy features. For internal tools, shaving seconds off core workflows will often beat adding new capabilities in terms of real user adoption.
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