Google Chrome: News
08 May 2023
Latest Tech NewsCan Zoho's cross-platform browser, Ulaa, compete with Google Chrome
Software-as-a-service firm Zoho Corporation has introduced its India-made cross-platform web browser, Ulaa.
23 Mar 2023
ChatGPTCan Opera disrupt browser market with ChatGPT and ChatSonic integration
Opera is not a household name in the world of browsers. It has never been able to challenge Google Chrome, the hegemon.
05 Feb 2023
GoogleGoogle Chrome to get a 'quick delete' feature on Android
Google is working on introducing a 'quick delete' feature in Chrome for Android.
28 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle Chrome's incognito sessions on Android get biometric authentication
The Chrome browser for Android is rolling out an ability using which you can lock your incognito sessions behind a fingerprint/facial scan.
08 Jan 2023
GoogleWindows 7, 8, and 8.1 won't receive Google Chrome updates
It's official! Google Chrome will not get security updates on desktops running Windows 7 and 8/8.1 starting January 10.
19 Dec 2022
GoogleGoogle Chrome will now alert shoppers with price drop notifications
Google has announced an in-page 'price tracking' feature on the Chrome browser for Android and desktop versions of the app.
11 Dec 2022
GoogleGoogle Chrome gets Memory, Energy Saver modes to boost performance
Google has introduced Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes on its web browser Chrome to free up memory and boost battery life, respectively.
07 Dec 2022
GoogleNew Chrome feature: Access tabs, bookmarks, history from address bar
Good news for Google Chrome users! Those working on desktops can now easily find their bookmarks, tabs, and browsing history, from the address bar of the web browser.
2022-11-15
GoogleGoogle brings Material You to desktops via Chrome Canary browser
Google's Material You theming engine is now available for Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux, after being exclusive to the Android operating system for a while now.
04 Oct 2022
TechnologyGoogle Chrome's Manifest V3 extension platform will release in 2023
Google Chrome has been the go to mobile and desktop browser for almost everybody, partly because users enjoy fast and secure browsing with the ability to block ads.
06 Sep 2022
GoogleGoogle asks Chrome users to upgrade browser ASAP: Here's why
Google has requested Chrome users on Windows, Linux, and Mac to update the browser and safeguard themselves from a security vulnerability that hackers are exploiting.
21 Aug 2022
AppleIndian government warns Google Chrome users of severe security threats
If you're a user of Google Chrome, beware, says the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
27 Jul 2022
GoogleGoogle Play celebrates its 10th birthday with new logo
Can you believe that it's been 10 years since Google rebranded Android Market to Google Play? Now, as part of its 10-year celebration, Google Play gets a new logo.
27 Jun 2022
GmailGmail offline introduced: How to read, send mails without internet?
US tech giant Google has rolled out an offline version of its popular mailing service Gmail.
15 Jun 2022
Microsoft#EndOfAnEra: After 27 years, Microsoft ends support for Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer, Microsoft's 27-year-old iconic browser, is finally bidding adieu.
07 Feb 2022
iOSGoogle Chrome browser gets new logo; here's what changed
Tech behemoth Google is changing the logo of its popular web browser Google Chrome after eight years.
15 Dec 2021
IndiaHere's how to update Google Chrome after government's 'cyber-attack' warning
The Indian government has issued a warning for people who frequently use the Google Chrome browser.
17 Nov 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that helps avoid Edge browser
With Windows 11, Microsoft rubbed Microsoft Edge in our faces even more desperately and made it harder to change the default browser. Thankfully, third-party workarounds were developed to save users the inconvenience.
26 Sep 2021
GoogleNew Google Chrome vulnerability puts 2.65 billion users at risk
Google has recently revealed it found this year's 11th zero-day exploit for the Chrome browser.
15 Sep 2021
GoogleGoogle fixes 11 Chrome browser bugs, including two zero-day vulnerabilities
Google announced fixes for 11 different bugs in the Chrome browser, including two zero-day vulnerabilities possibly being exploited in the wild, on Monday.
07 Aug 2021
GoogleGoogle Chrome's new option hides visual indicator for encrypted websites
For years now, Google has pushed web developers to transition to the secure HTTPS protocol. Now, the company's popular Chrome browser will inform you only when you're visiting websites using insecure protocols like HTTP.
27 Jun 2021
GoogleHow to share video along with audio on Google Meet
Conducting video meetings has become quite convenient these days, thanks to applications like Google Meet and Zoom.
26 May 2021
GoogleGoogle Chrome used by 41 percent of world's population: Report
A new report suggests that Google Chrome enjoys a lion's share of the world's web browser market. Chrome reportedly has over 3.2 billion users worldwide.
20 May 2021
MicrosoftAfter 25 years, Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer
After silently retiring its Windows 10X operating system, tech giant Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer will not be supported after June 15, 2022. The browser has served Windows users faithfully since 1995 until Chromium-based browsers took over with more modern features, security, better user interface, and compatibility.
19 May 2021
GoogleGoogle expands partnership with Shopify to enhance shopping experience
Google announced on day one of the Google I/O 2021 conference for developers that it has expanded its partnership with e-commerce platform Shopify, and that it will offer an enhanced shopping experience for Photos and Chrome users.
27 Feb 2021
GoogleChrome Incognito case: Judge disturbed by Google's data collection practices
In June 2020, we reported that a class-action lawsuit had been filed against Google. It was caught tracking Chrome users' browsing history and web activity even in the Incognito mode.
15 Feb 2021
iOSGoogle Chrome beta for iOS allows locking incognito tabs
The latest beta version of the Google Chrome browser for iOS reportedly lets users lock incognito tabs using Touch or Face ID.
07 Feb 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft will remove Edge browser, replace it with open-source avatar
In a news that will affect virtually no one, Microsoft is sending its existing Edge browser to the scrap heap.
23 Jan 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new Password Monitor feature coming in Edge browser update
Microsoft is rolling out the stable build (version 88) of its Chromium based Edge browser. The new features in this update include a Password Generator and Password Monitor.
25 Aug 2020
iOS#BugAlert: Security flaw flagged in Safari, but Apple delayed patch
Apple's Safari browser has been taking on Google Chrome with its promise of safety and security, but that does not mean it is totally bug-proof.
23 Aug 2020
Security#BugAlert: Attackers can use Google Drive to hack your system
A major security flaw has been flagged in Googe Drive, an issue that could easily be used by a hacker to trick you into downloading malware or ransomware.
01 Aug 2020
GoogleThis AI-powered Chrome extension can turn any news into podcast
With so much information on the internet coupled with our fairly busy lives, it can often get overwhelming to keep a tab on everything that is happening in the world.
31 Jul 2020
GoogleNearby Share, Google's answer to AirDrop, now available on Windows
Since last year, Google has been developing 'Nearby Share' as its own native solution for file sharing, much like AirDrop from Apple.
20 Jul 2020
GoogleSoon, Google Chrome will prevent you from filling insecure forms
Browsing the web comes with the risk of phishing, where legit-looking websites can trick you into giving away confidential information like usernames-passwords, payment details.
07 Jul 2020
AndroidSoon, Google Chrome will offer biometric authentication for payment autofill
After testing a new interface for autofill, Google appears to be working on a tweak for the widely used function — biometric authentication.
06 Jul 2020
AndroidChrome's feature to increase notebook's battery life by 2 hours
While Google Chrome is one of the finest web browsers, it struggles with one key problem - battery hogging.
18 Jun 2020
ReutersSpyware found in Chrome extensions used by millions: Details here
Dozens of extensions, operating through Google Chrome, have been found to be carrying spyware.
15 Jun 2020
MicrosoftWhy Windows 10 is signing out Google Chrome users?
Within a few weeks of its roll-out, Microsoft's May 2020 Update has broken several Windows 10 features, including its ability to connect to Bluetooth devices, print pages, and manage the hard drive.
15 Jun 2020
iPhoneiOS 14: These new features are coming to your iPhone
In a few days from now, Apple will hold its first online-only Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), bringing together millions of developers from around the world.
15 Jun 2020
GoogleGoogle wants to hide web addresses in Chrome. But why?
For some unknown reason, Google seems to think that people hate seeing full URLs in the address bar of Chrome.
10 Jun 2020
AndroidGoogle Chrome's autofill interface gets a new look: Details here
Google has been introducing some handy changes in Chrome.
03 Jun 2020
GoogleGoogle faces $5 billion lawsuit for tracking 'private mode' browsing
Google has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit seeking $5 billion.
21 May 2020
SecurityGoogle Chrome is getting several privacy-focused changes: Details here
A few days back, Google had announced the plan to update its browser Chrome with features like grouping tabs by topic and blocking resource-hungry ads.
15 May 2020
GoogleNow, Google Chrome will block ads draining your laptop's battery
A day after adding tab grouping capabilities, Google is moving to make Chrome a little less resource-hungry.
14 May 2020
GoogleFinally, Google Chrome is getting tab grouping capabilities
Finally, Google has decided to add tab grouping capabilities into Chrome.
01 May 2020
SecurityYou need to update Chrome right now: Here's why
In a major shocker, two critical vulnerabilities have been flagged in Google's all-new Chrome 81 browser.
04 Apr 2020
MicrosoftRivaling Zoom, Skype releases 'Meet Now' calling feature
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the need to be connected virtually has become even more pronounced. Latching on that, Microsoft has released a new 'Meet Now' feature for Skype that allows you to easily set up and share a conference call with no sign-ups or downloads.
12 Mar 2020
Google#TechBytes: How to use Chrome's secret 'reader mode'
Often, disruptive ads and pop-ups can ruin the experience of reading articles and blog posts on the web.
03 Mar 2020
Google#TechBytes: How to disable those annoying Google Chrome notifications
Google Chrome notifications are handy but can also create a big mess.
11 Feb 2020
SecuritySoon, Google Chrome will make your web experience more secure
In a bid to create a private and secure web experience, Google has announced the plan to warn users about insecure downloads.
11 Feb 2020
AndroidGoogle to bring a new 'share-to-print' feature with Android 11
The first beta of Android 11 - Google's next big OS for smartphones - is not here but we are already learning about interesting new features it will bring.
26 Jan 2020
YouTube#TechBytes: How to watch videos while working on Google Chrome
If you've gone through the trouble of leaving a video-playing tab to finish up your work or look up something, we know your pain.
19 Jan 2020
iOSSoon, Chrome will remind you to close open tabs
If you have a habit of looking up everything you find intriguing/confusing, we're pretty sure that there's a whole batch of open tabs in your browser.
16 Jan 2020
GoogleNow, Google is killing Chrome Web Store apps
A few weeks after killing digital magazines in News, Google is working to pull the plug on Chrome apps.
28 Dec 2019
GoogleGoogle Chrome browser hit by multiple bugs (again!)
Google is having a hard time keeping Chrome - its highly popular internet browser - free from bugs.
16 Dec 2019
AndroidUpdated version (79) of Google Chrome for Android is catastrophic
Google recently released Chrome 79 - the latest version of its browser for Android - with predictive phishing protections and the handy ability to warn about compromised passwords.
13 Dec 2019
FacebookWant to see hidden Instagram likes? Try this Chrome extension
A few weeks back, Facebook-owned Instagram took the drastic step of hiding likes for select users of the platform all over the world.
16 Nov 2019
GoogleGoogle experiments with Chrome, ends up breaking thousands of browsers
Google has been pushing some nifty updates for Chrome, but recently, a tiny experiment conducted by the internet giant created some major troubles.
12 Nov 2019
GoogleNow, Chrome will shame sites which take forever to load
If there's anything that's more annoying than no internet, it's a website that loads slowly.
04 Nov 2019
SecurityYou need to update Google Chrome right now: Here's why
If you have been using Google Chrome lately, better update it right away.
12 Oct 2019
GoogleNow, visually impaired people can 'see' images in Chrome
People with visual impairments often find it difficult to browse the web.
30 Sep 2019
YouTube#TechBytes: How to silence individual Chrome tabs
If you use Chrome extensively, you know how annoying it can be to silence a tab. You first have to find the tab playing music, then switch to that tab and hit the mute/pause button.
25 Sep 2019
WikipediaThis website converts Wikipedia articles into 'academic papers'
In academia, Wikipedia is often looked down upon. Something about it permitting edits by anyone that professors just can't stand.
25 Sep 2019
AndroidNow, Opera Mini users can share files without internet
Opera Mini, the famous mobile-specific competitor of Google Chrome, is getting a handy new feature - the ability to share files without internet.
29 Aug 2019
GoogleGoogle is removing some features from Chrome: Here's why
In a bid to make Google Chrome cleaner and more seamless, the tech giant is throwing some of its capabilities on the chopping block.
24 Aug 2019
GoogleSoon, Google Chrome will block those annoying notification requests
Every internet user knows how annoying it is to deal with pop-ups that seek permissions to send notifications.
15 Aug 2019
MicrosoftNow, Microsoft Edge reads websites like a human: Here's how
Though Microsoft Edge never received the attention it deserved, the Redmond giant is not giving up on it.
31 Jul 2019
GoogleNow, Google Chrome won't let sites detect Incognito mode
After a long wait, Google is releasing Chrome 76, the latest version of its desktop browser.
22 Jul 2019
GoogleSoon, Chrome will stop websites from detecting users in Incognito
In a matter of days, Google will release Chrome 76, the next version of its desktop browser, with the ability to stop websites - particularly those with paywalls - from detecting incognito mode.
15 Jul 2019
iOS7 browsers that would make you more productive
Despite hundreds of internet browsers being out there, most users generally stick to favorites like Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.