Google Chrome 129 Released with AI-powered Tab Compare and fixes

World's most popular web browser, Google Chrome, has reached version 129. The update is notable for inclusion of the new AI-powered feature - Tab Compare. There are also a number of important security fixes.

The build tags are Chrome 129.0.6668.58 (Linux) and 129.0.6668.58/.59( Windows, Mac). The announcement is here. Existing browser users will receive it automatically. Others can download it manually from the official website. Here are the key changes.

Tab Compare

Tab Compare uses AI technology to analyze common open product pages across multiple tabs and generate a summary of these products.

New certificate manager

A new certificate manager has been added on Windows and Mac platforms, accessible via Settings > Security or via the direct link chrome://certificate-manager.

HTTPS Only

HTTPS Only Mode improvements allow you to skip requests when broken HTTP fallback connections are detected.

User interface improvements

• A new toolbar customization feature has been introduced that allows you to pin and unpin icons from the sidebar. Most of the included icons are static, with the exception of the Forward button.

Chrome for Android

In Chrome for Android, inactive tabs are now opened in a separate Inactive Tabs section and are automatically deleted after 60 days.

Security fixes and closed vulnerabilities

• Access to a private network using the 0.0.0.0 address has been deprecated.
• [High] VE-2024-8904: Type Confusion in V8.
• [Medium] CVE-2024-8905: Inappropriate implementation in V8.
• [Medium] CVE-2024-8906: Incorrect security UI in Downloads.
• [Medium] CVE-2024-8907: Insufficient data validation in Omnibox.
• [Low] CVE-2024-8908: Inappropriate implementation in Autofill.
• [Low] CVE-2024-8909: Inappropriate implementation in UI.

Support us

Winaero greatly relies on your support. You can help the site keep bringing you interesting and useful content and software by using these options: