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”
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”
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 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 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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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”
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 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”
Google Chrome casting functionality has the biggest shortcoming; it simply cannot cast local files be it audio or video. It works great for casting online videos, a tab, or even your entire screen, but fails to reciprocate the same with local audio or video file natively. However, Google today announced that it is testing the ability to cast local files directly within the browser. Continue reading “Google Chrome to get support for casting local files soon”
Google is now rolling out Chrome 66 beta for Android which brings some new and experimental features on the table like the ‘Modern Design’ interface, updated to the media player and a new Clipboard API. Continue reading “Google Chrome 66 beta for Android brings experimental ‘Modern Design UI,’ updated media player and more”
[Update: The feature is also available for Chrome Stable and Beta via chrome://flags/#PasswordExport that lets you enable export functionality in password settings.] Continue reading “Google Chrome will soon let you export saved passwords”
After being in testing for quite some time, first Chrome update of 2018 is here. The Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, new APIs for developers to use and the biggest of all is that it blocks annoying auto-redirect pop-ups. Though the feature is listed as official by Google, it is still not enabled by default for some reason. Continue reading “Google Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, blocks auto-redirect pop-ups and more”
Starting from January 2018, Google is planning to put an end to ever annoying auto-playing videos while browsing the web. While not everyone has the same preference when it comes autoplay, the company is planning to make it bit customizable as per the user’s wish. Continue reading “Google to block autoplay videos in Chrome starting from 2018”
Android O, the next Android OS comes with some new and handy features such as notification channels, adaptive icons, and more. One of the features that stands out is picture-in-picture (PIP) support. Now, Google is adding PIP support for Chrome. It is already available for VLC, Duo and Play Movies. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets picture-in-picture video support on Android O”
Google Chrome for Android has received an update that makes it easier to download pages offline for viewing it later. The offline feature was first introduced to Chrome last year in December. According to Google, over 45 million web pages are being downloaded with Chrome each week.
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