Category: Google Chrome

Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, automatically checks for updates to maintain performance and security. On Windows and macOS, Chrome uses an internal update mechanism that runs periodically when the system is online. The update process activates approximately every five hours or when accessing specific browser pages, such as chrome://settings/help. Upon detecting a new version, Chrome downloads and installs it silently. If the browser remains open for extended periods, a notification labeled "New Chrome available" appears; selecting "Relaunch to Update" applies the update immediately.

Google Chrome version 139 removes support for Manifest V2 extensions, including the popular uBlock Origin ad blocker. This guide provides detailed instructions to restore uBlock Origin functionality through specific Chrome flag configurations and shortcut modifications.

Google has officially launched Chrome 139, a stable release based on the open-source Chromium project. An Extended Stable version is available for enterprise users, offering support for eight weeks. The next update, Chrome 140, is set for release on September 2.

Security researchers from Koi Security identified 11 malicious extensions within the official Chrome Web Store. These extensions include hidden features to monitor user activity, collect browser data, and redirect users to potentially harmful websites.

Google has officially released version Chrome 138. You will find AI suggestions and Google Lens integrations in the address bar, more secure new tab page, Translator API, and much more.

Microsoft has acknowledged a number of issues affecting the Google Chrome browser with the Family Safety parental control feature on Windows. These issues also impact other browsers, interfering with both content filtering and application stability.

Google has detailed the optimizations it implemented in Chrome since August last year. The browser now runs the Speedometer 3 benchmark 22% faster, scoring up from 42.84 to 52.35 points. According to the company, it is the best performance result among the mainstream browsers on the market. This way, it will save users 58 million hours of page loading time per year.

Google has released Chrome 137 that is bringing new features like integrated Gemini chatbot support for Windows and macOS, enhanced AI-powered phishing detection, and improved privacy protections. The update also removes the --load-extension flag for security reasons and discontinues SwiftShader fallback in WebGL for better system integrity. The update now available alongside a stable update to the open-source Chromium project. The Chromium project serves as Chrome’s foundation. Chrome includes additional features not found in Chromium, such as Google branding, automatic updates, DRM support, and crash reporting.

Google has released Chrome 136 along with an updated stable version of the open-source Chromium project. For users who need more time to update, an extended stable branch remains available, offering support for up to 8 weeks. The next release, Chrome 137, is scheduled for May 27.

Google’s VP of Privacy Sandbox has announced a revised strategy for how Chrome handles third-party cookies. Going forward, Chrome will block third-party cookies by default only in Incognito mode. The company also plans to review its use of Privacy Sandbox technologies and outline a new roadmap in the coming months.