Chrome for desktop gets new experimental generative AI features

Google has announced exciting updates to Chrome (M121), featuring experimental generative AI capabilities to enhance your browsing experience while maintaining personalization. Continue reading “Chrome for desktop gets new experimental generative AI features”

Google Chrome address bar gets autocomplete URLs, typo corrections and more

Google is introducing five improvements to Chrome’s address bar, designed to enhance your browsing speed. These updates include: Continue reading “Google Chrome address bar gets autocomplete URLs, typo corrections and more”

Google Chrome mobile gets Search suggestions, Trending topics and more

Google has introduced four new features for its Chrome mobile browser to make it easier for users to find the information they need while on the go. These features include tools for finding trip inspiration and keeping up with trending topics. Continue reading “Google Chrome mobile gets Search suggestions, Trending topics and more”

Google Chrome for iOS is getting mini Google Maps, Enhanced translation and more

Google has introduced new features for iOS users that allow them to search using images, translate sites, create calendar events and access Map addresses directly within Chrome on their iPhone or iPad. The latest updates include: Continue reading “Google Chrome for iOS is getting mini Google Maps, Enhanced translation and more”

Google Chrome gets WebGPU support for Faster Web Graphics

WebGPU, a technology that enables fast 3D graphics and data-parallel computation on the web, has been launched by the Chrome team after years of development. It is now enabled by default in Chrome 113, which is in the Beta channel. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets WebGPU support for Faster Web Graphics”

Chrome is getting option to block insecure HTTP downloads

According to a recent code change by the company, Google Chrome is getting ready to provide a setting to restrict insecure HTTP downloads. Recently, Google Chrome got Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes. Continue reading “Chrome is getting option to block insecure HTTP downloads”

Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes

Google has added two new performance settings to Chrome’s most recent desktop release, allowing it to utilize up to 40% and 10 GB less memory to keep your tabs open and extend your battery life when it’s getting low. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes”

Google Lens in Chrome desktop can now copy text, translate it, and search for images

The latest version of Google Lens included with desktop Chrome has now been updated to do more than just search for images and including contextual translations, optical character recognition (OCR), and more. Continue reading “Google Lens in Chrome desktop can now copy text, translate it, and search for images”

Google Chrome gets a new step-by-step “Privacy Guide”

Google announced that it is providing a new “step-by-step guided tour” of Chrome’s privacy and security settings to help users sort through the many options. Separate sections regarding some options will be included in the new guide, each with a description of what happens when an option is selected. There will also be advisories on “things to consider,” such as the fact that enabling history sync saves URLs to your Google account. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets a new step-by-step “Privacy Guide””

Google Chrome for Android to get ‘Close all tabs’ warning

To date, numerous new features have been tested on Google Chrome on the Android platform. One such feature that showed up recently is the “Close all tabs” function. However, there are reports that many are accidentally tapping on the option. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Android to get ‘Close all tabs’ warning”

Google shortens Chrome’s release cycle by two weeks

In general, Google Chrome receives its new milestone related to stability, security, or speed every six weeks. However, moving forward, the company has announced that it will be moving to a faster release cycle by shipping a new milestone every four weeks, starting with Chrome 94 in Q3 of 2021. Continue reading “Google shortens Chrome’s release cycle by two weeks”

Google Chrome brings global browser media controls to Windows, Mac and Linux

Media controls on Chrome browser have now become easier with a new update. With many users these days having multiple tabs open on their browsers, it sometimes difficult to figure out where the audio is coming from. Now users will be able to control audio and video at all times in the browser.

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Google Chrome to filter disruptive ads on websites starting July 9th

Google has announced that it will be rolling out the ad filter designed to block intrusive and disruptive ads in Chrome worldwide later this year. Starting July 9th, the company will prevent any advertisements that violate the Coalition for Better Ads’ Better Ads Standards from appearing on sites.  Continue reading “Google Chrome to filter disruptive ads on websites starting July 9th”

Google Chrome 71 brings Duet UI improvements, auto-play changes, new API’s and more

Google Chrome 71 is rolling out to desktop and Android, it is a minor release which particularly brings changes to the ‘Duet’ interface and autoplay. Part of the Google Chrome button address bar redesign which the company shut down in the last minute turned into ‘Chrome Duplex,’ which is now called ‘Chrome Duet.’ Continue reading “Google Chrome 71 brings Duet UI improvements, auto-play changes, new API’s and more”

Google Chrome for Android to get iOS-like gesture-based navigation

Google Chrome for iOS packs gesture navigation making it easier to surf the internet. It allows you to go back or forward a page by simply swiping right or left. However, the company seems to be working on bringing this to Android, according to a new commit posted on Chromium.  Continue reading “Google Chrome for Android to get iOS-like gesture-based navigation”