Chrome 70 beta brings fingerprint login support for Web Authentication on Android and Mac, enables TLS 1.3 and more

Chrome has been updated to V70 beta as the V69 is finally stable. This beta is not as big as the previous version but has security-focused features. Chrome 67 for desktop has added web authentications which will allow sites to use fingerprint or a Bluetooth key as the sole login method. This API is now enabled by default on Android. Continue reading “Chrome 70 beta brings fingerprint login support for Web Authentication on Android and Mac, enables TLS 1.3 and more”

Google celebrates Chrome’s 10th birthday with major design overhaul, more powerful omnibox, improved password manager

Google Chrome turns 10 today! To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Google is rolling out Chrome with a new design and features across all browsers including desktop, iOS, and Android. First up, new-look for chrome. Starting today, users will see more rounded shaped corners, new icons, and a new color palette. It also comes with new rounded tabs, which is designed to be easier to see and useful for those who like to have too many tabs open in their browser. Continue reading “Google celebrates Chrome’s 10th birthday with major design overhaul, more powerful omnibox, improved password manager”

Google ‘Saved’ site feature gets Material Theme, “Save to Google” Chrome extension to be killed

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Google’s Save to functionality to bookmark images, links was first built into the Image Search and later was moved to Search app on Android, Google also maintained a Chrome extension to save pages. However, it looks like Google is all set to kill this next month. Continue reading “Google ‘Saved’ site feature gets Material Theme, “Save to Google” Chrome extension to be killed”

Google renames Chrome Duplex to ‘Duet’ to avoid confusion over Duplex phone-call

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At the Google I/O 2018 event the company introduced the Duplex Assistant  AI-based phone call technology. The feature uses Assistant to make phone calls and book appointments for users when asked. Then again, Google’s Chrome team has officially renamed the experimental ‘Chrome Home’ interface to ‘Chrome Duplex.’ To avoid any confusion, the company is now renaming Chrome Duplex to Chrome Duet. Continue reading “Google renames Chrome Duplex to ‘Duet’ to avoid confusion over Duplex phone-call”

Google Chrome can now save content offline on WiFi

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Google today is releasing a new feature to Chrome that offers another way to use Chrome on Android for users in India along with more than 100 countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil. The new feature allows users to surf the web with Chrome even without a constant internet connection. Continue reading “Google Chrome can now save content offline on WiFi”

Google will no longer let you install Chrome extensions from websites

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Google Chrome browser needs no new introduction and part of the popularity comes from the wide range of Chrome extensions available through the Chrome Web Store allowing users to customize their Chrome experience.  Continue reading “Google will no longer let you install Chrome extensions from websites”

Google Chromebooks could get eSIM and Project Fi support soon

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Always connected Chromebooks are slowly making their way back again and it looks like Project Fi and eSIM chips support will be a feature for future Chrome OS devices, according to a recent code-review on the Chromium Gerrit. Since there are no current pending announcements with eSIM support, so this technology will likely have to wait for a new for some more time. Continue reading “Google Chromebooks could get eSIM and Project Fi support soon”

Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more

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A new version of chrome has been rolled out slightly after the rollout of the Chrome 67 public release. This update brings the version to Chrome 68 and adds features like new payment handler API, adblocker Chrome redirections, changes to web app install banners, and more. Continue reading “Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more”

Chrome 67 for Android brings horizontal tab switcher flag, AR/VR APIs, more

Google is rolling out a new update to Chrome for Android which brings the version to 67. This update will better suit developers to create virtual reality experiences and other apps. Including the standard security and bug fixes, it also includes several design tweaks, but require flags to enable.  Continue reading “Chrome 67 for Android brings horizontal tab switcher flag, AR/VR APIs, more”

Chrome 69 will remove ‘Secure’ label on HTTPS sites in September

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Google previously announced that it would start displaying “not secure” labels to HTTP sites back in February. Google shows the secure label for sites with HTTPS in its address bar so to make users feel that the web is secure by default and needs no indication.  Continue reading “Chrome 69 will remove ‘Secure’ label on HTTPS sites in September”

Google accounts get new secure account verification to prevent phishing attacks

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Google is rolling out a new functionality to GSuite business users. If your organization uses SAML to sign into G Suite services, Google will now show additional steps in the process. Starting 7th May, Google will now show a new screen on accounts.google.com to confirm users’ identity. Continue reading “Google accounts get new secure account verification to prevent phishing attacks”

Microsoft Windows Defender Browser Protection released for Chrome

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Microsoft today has launched the Windows Defender antivirus scanner for Chrome. It is a Chrome extension that includes a list of malicious URLs that will be blocked in Chrome. If the malicious link matches one on the list, Windows Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click.

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Chrome 66 for Android gets autoplay restriction and ‘Home Duplex’, option to export saved passwords for iOS

Google is rolling out a fresh update to Android and iOS. The update to Android brings the Chrome version number 66 and includes features like restricting autoplay, rounded material design, adds ‘Home Duplex’ and several design tweaks.  Continue reading “Chrome 66 for Android gets autoplay restriction and ‘Home Duplex’, option to export saved passwords for iOS”

Google Chrome said to get full-scale Material Design 2 revamp in September

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Back in February, it is reported that Google is working on a mysterious Material Design 2 which was spotted in Google’s open source repository for Chrome and Chrome OS. However, Google quickly made the Commit private as soon as the news broke. However, there few changes to the Commit once again and it now appears that the Chrome browser will receive a full-blown redesign during September.  Continue reading “Google Chrome said to get full-scale Material Design 2 revamp in September”

Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store

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Google today made it clear that it will no longer encourage crypto mining extension as the company will no longer accept extensions that mine cryptocurrency and the existing extensions that mine cryptocurrency will be delisted from the Chrome Web Store in late June. Continue reading “Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store”