Adobe Acrobat Standard review: A polished PDF editor with clear limits
March 16, 2026: Adobe Acrobat Standard is Adobe’s entry paid-tier PDF editor, sitting between the free Acrobat Reader and the more fully featured Acrobat Pro. It’s meant for people who need more than viewing, signing, and basic annotations, but not Adobe’s full set of advanced document tools. It handles routine PDF work well, but advanced features still require a move up to Pro.
Adobe CEO steps down after 18 years
March 13, 2026: It’s all change at the top for Adobe as CEO Shantanu Narayen is stepping down after 18 years. He will relinquish the role as soon as a successor has been found, although he will continue to serve as chairman. The creative software company’s new boss will have to face the challenge of AI.
Adobe makes Agent Orchestrator and AI agents generally available
September 10, 2025: Adobe has launched AEP Agent Orchestrator and six AI agents for building, delivering, and optimizing customer experiences and marketing campaigns. Agent Composer, coming soon, will aid with customizing and configuring agents.