Google will soon test a new IP Protection feature in the Chrome browser. It aims to safeguard users' privacy and security by hiding their IP addresses through the use of proxy servers. This initiative, named IP Protection, was outlined by Google developers on GitHub. Continue reading "Google Chrome will soon test hiding your actual IP address"
Category: Google Chrome
Chrome on Android and iOS will find typos in URLs and suggest fixes
Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome mobile that can help users find typos in URLs. While it is designed for individuals with dyslexia and those who are learning a new language, it can be obviously of help for everyone. Continue reading "Chrome on Android and iOS will find typos in URLs and suggest fixes"
How to enable tab memory usage info in Chrome
Starting in Chrome 118, you can enable tab memory usage in tab hovercard popup when you hover over a tab with the mouse pointer. Then it will show the amount of RAM used by the tab in the preview thumbnail. By default, it is hidden behind a flag, but you can quickly turn it on. Continue reading "How to enable tab memory usage info in Chrome"
Google Chrome is getting a performance page similar to Edge’s Browser Essentials
Google Chrome will soon get a resource monitor dashboard that is similar to Microsoft Edge's "Browser Essentials". It allows the user to review performance-related settings at a glance. Continue reading "Google Chrome is getting a performance page similar to Edge’s Browser Essentials"
How to Enable Chrome Refresh 2023 Design in Chrome 117 and above
You can enable the new Chrome Refresh 2023 appearance starting in Google Chrome 117. It was released on September 12, 2023, and includes the design as a hidden option. The Chrome Refresh 2023 style, also known as "Material you" and "Google Material 3", is an effort by the search giant to modernize the look of the browser by following popular trends in the software world. It remains flat, but now uses rounder surfaces and prominent gradients and animations. Continue reading "How to Enable Chrome Refresh 2023 Design in Chrome 117 and above"
Emergency Chrome update fixes critical WebP vulnerability
Slightly over 24 hours ago, Google rolled out an update for Chrome, specifically addressing the critical vulnerability CVE-2023-4863 in the WebP image format. This vulnerability had been reported by experts from the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto. The update applies to both the stable and extended branches, with versions 116.0.5845.187 available for Mac and Linux, and 116.0.5845.187/.188 for Windows. Notably, cybercriminals have already exploited this vulnerability. Continue reading "Emergency Chrome update fixes critical WebP vulnerability"
Google shortens Chrome release cycle
Google has made changes to the release cycle of its Chrome browser. The beta version will now be created just two days after the branch is formed, rather than eight.
Google to enforce HTTPS in Chrome for all links
Google plans to enforce HTTPS by default. The company aims to ensure that all users have HTTPS-First enabled, which automatically redirects HTTP requests to HTTPS. Currently, over 90% of requests sent by Chrome users use HTTPS, but there is still 5-10% of traffic tied to HTTP. To address this, Google has decided to introduce intermediate measures before fully implementing automatic forwarding to HTTPS. Continue reading "Google to enforce HTTPS in Chrome for all links"
Chrome 117 will show details for extension removal
Chrome Extensions Developer Relations Engineer Oliver Dunk has revealed that a new Chrome 117 feature that will notify the user if an extension is not in the Web Store. This feature aims to help users identify extensions that have been removed by developers, disabled for policy violations, or flagged as malicious.
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Google Chrome 116 released with downloads and sidebar improvements
Google has released Chrome 116, a new version of the world's most popular web browser. The new version is part of the 4 week release schedule. For those who need more time to update, the Extended Stable branch is supported separately, followed by 8 weeks. The next release of Chrome 117 is scheduled for September 12th. Continue reading "Google Chrome 116 released with downloads and sidebar improvements"