Google released Chrome 121 for everyone running the stable version of the browser. It disables third-party cookies for 1% of users, improves Safe Browsing protection, adds a new sidebar button to the toolbar, introduces link handling for PWAs, and more. There is also a surprising set of AI-powered features, currently experimental.
Category: Google Chrome
Google Chrome Web Store removes 3 fake VPN extensions that infect 1.5m users
Three counterfeit VPN extensions were discovered by security researchers at Reason Labs, with a total of 1.5 million installations. Google has since removed these plugins from the Chrome web store.
Safety Check for Chrome on desktop will now run automatically in the background
The password and extension checker in Chrome will now automatically run in the background on desktop systems. It also getting extra capabilities to protect your sensitive data.
Starting January 4, 2024 Google will start disabling cookies in the browser
Google has announced that starting on January 4, 2024 they will start disabling third-party cookies in the Chrome browser among approximately 1% of users. This trial will be conducted on a global scale and will involve a limited number of Chrome users. In the latter half of 2024, Google plans to completely stop using third-party cookies for all users.
Chrome 120 and Edge 120 are now available with general improvements
Two major software market players, Google and Microsoft, have updated their browsers. On December 6, Google introduced Chrome 120 stable, and today Microsoft Edge has reached the same version number. Both releases are a minor update without drastic changes, major additions, or anything like that. Here are the changes.
Google Chrome will get an AI-powered Compose (Help me write) feature for generating text
Google intends to introduce a new functionality called Compose, powered by artificial intelligence, to its Chrome browser. This feature will enable users to generate text whenever needed, and it will be accessible on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
How to Enable Tab Groups Save and Restore in Google Chrome
Starting in Chrome 119, you can now save and restore groups of tabs. This feature is hidden in the browser, as Google plans a gradual roll-out. But you can enable it right away.
Chrome Web Store has got a new design of the Material You style
Google has updated the Chrome Web Store, making changes to its design, navigation, and adding new sections. The extension store design now uses Material You, which allows it to better interact with other Google services.
Chrome 119 stable is now available with several improvements
Chrome 119 hits the stable channel with several improvements and fixes. It limits the life time of cookies to 400 days, allows searching through bookmark folders in the address bar, adds domain address auto-correction for URLs with a typo, and more.
Chrome and Firefox may soon drop Theora codec support
In a move driven by security concerns and user demand, Google and Mozilla are about to remove support for the Theora video codec in their browsers. The companies emphasize that the potential security risks associated with Theora outweigh its usage among users.
