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.
Microsoft updates Paint with zoom (stable) and centered canvas (insider)
The software giant from Redmond is releasing two new versions of Paint. One of them is available in stable versions of Windows 11 and includes scaling, dark theme support, and an improved image properties dialog. But for insiders, there is a newer version of the app with a centered canvas.
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.
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.
Xbox has introduced a new system of bans based on strikes
Microsoft has announced a new system of punishments for Xbox players who violate the rules of conduct on the platform. Xbox Enforcement Strike will issue warnings to players for various types of inappropriate activity, such as foul language, cheating, harassment, bullying, or hate speech.
YouTube Music introduces Samples, a TikTok like feed
The YouTube Music app has received an update that introduces a new vertical Samples feed. This feed, located in a new tab at the bottom of the app alongside the home feed and library, allows users to quickly discover new music.
Windows 11 Build 25931 (Canary) is rolling out to Insiders with ISO images
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 25931 to Insiders in the Canary channel. It includes several new features ported from Dev channel builds. The new features include a new procedure of domain controller detection, more apps that you can easily uninstall, an improved Details pane in File Explorer, and more. Finally, ISO images for this build are also available, so you clean install it on demand.
TweetDeck has officially become a paid service
TweetDeck has officially transitioned into a paid service. Following its rebranding as XPro, users now require a X Premium (formerly Blue) subscription to access it.
Windows 11 Photos app now supports Windows 10
Windows 11 comes with a newer version of the Photos app that offers a number of features that its predecessor doesn't have. Since very beginning, it was exclusively available to Windows 11, but something has changed. Its latest version can now be directly installed on Windows 10 without modifications.
The updated Backup app is coming to Windows 10
Microsoft is planning to introduce a new "Windows Backup" app to Windows 10. It is the same app that has been earlier announced for Windows 11, which now works on Release Preview versions of Windows 10. Though there are some limitations.
