LinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s apps

What happened

According to The Verge’s source item, LinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s apps, LinkedIn is trying to make it easier for users to prove their proficiency with apps that are relevant to their current or future jobs. A new “connected apps” feature is launching today that allows users to link a selection of supported apps to their LinkedIn profile, with each app providing a “simple, specific description of […] 19 connected apps are available to start, with more “coming soon.” | Image: LinkedIn LinkedIn is trying to make it easier for users to prove their proficiency with apps that are relevant to their current or future jobs. A new “connected apps” feature is launching today that allows users to link a selection of supported apps to their LinkedIn profile, with each app providing a “simple, specific description of how you actually use it,” according to LinkedIn. This feature builds on collaborations that LinkedIn introduced in January 2026 , which allow users to

Context

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What to watch

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Source

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