Google Chrome, the most popular browser in the world, has been updated to version 93. Unlike the previous major release 92, which was out in July, Chrome 93 brings less significant changes and improvements. Here is what is new in Chrome 93.
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Google Adds its Lens feature to desktop Chrome browser
You probably heard about Google Lens, a technology that is integrated in its Assistant and Google Photos app. It allows to quickly recognize the image contents and identify the subject, recognize the text. It even allows performing a basic math calculations when it is able to recognize an expression or statement.
Chrome is getting a What’s New page
With Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge switching from a six to four-week release schedule later next month, users might find it a bit challenging to track all the new features and changes. Of course, those reading Winaero.com always know what is new in every update of every mainstream browser. Unfortunately, not every Google Chrome user reads Winaero.com, so Google plans to add a "What's New" page to its browser. It will let people know, well, what is new in the latest version of Google Chrome.
Google Chrome receives a Mute button in Global Media Controls
A small but useful update is on the way to the Global Media Controls flyout in Google Chrome. Canary users can spot a new "Mute" button that allows disable the sound for the media stream with ease.
Google Chrome can now cache closed pages for faster reopen
Modern browsers have many little tricks that make them feel snappier and faster. One of such tricks is caching pages, so a browser can open them almost instantaneously when the user goes back or forward. Google is now working on implementing a similar feature for another part of the browser: closed tabs.
Chrome 92 is here, here are the key changes
Google has released a new version of the Chrome browser. Google Chrome 92 is notable for having Privacy Sandbox options, Site Isolation improvements, and new actions. It is mostly a security update of the browser.
Google Chrome gets a new Site Information button instead of HTTPS Icon
It is possible to enable a new Site Information button in Google Chrome. On its official Chromium Blog, Google announced an experiment in Chrome intended to reduce confusion among users. A new blog post shares more information about HTTPS adoption, upcoming changes in Chrome to default to HTTPS, and Google's plans to improve security for users visiting HTTP websites. Besides, Google revealed its plans to change a lock icon in Omnibox to a "more neutral" option.
Google Updates Sharing Hub in Chrome with Social Media Links
Not so long ago, we covered a new feature or Chrome and Edge - Sharing hub. It is a nifty feature that adds the ability to quickly copy the link, cast it, or generate a QR code. Google expanded this functionality with links to popular social networks and emails.
Google: trimming URL to domain in Chrome is an unsuccessful experiment
Google says the idea of hiding URL portions and query parameters in the Chrome address bar was a bad idea. The company removed the code for this feature from the Chrome code base. As you maybe remember, last year, Google experimented with the URL format displayed in Chrome, with the result that only part of the domain was visible, and the full URL was only visible after clicking on the address bar.
Chrome will now warn you about untrusted extensions
The developers of modern mainstream browsers constantly work to improve the security of their products. With every release, they add new protection capabilities to make you safer on the Internet. Recently, Microsoft introduced improved password management, and Google Chrome started rolling out an updated Enhanced Safe Browsing feature to all Chrome 91 users.
