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New bug hits Chrome, Microsoft Edge browsers; Google asks users to update

Google has started asking users on Windows, macOS, and Linux to update Chrome builds to version 99.0.4844.84, after finding a new vulnerability.

Google to discontinue Chrome's 'Lite Mode' on Android with its v100 update

Google explained that the reason for sunsetting the feature is the "decrease in cost" for cellular data plans, as well as other improvements Chrome has made to data usage

Govt issues urgent warning for Google Chrome internet browser users

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a 'high severity' warning for Google Chrome Internet browser users.

Microsoft nudging Windows users to stop downloading Google Chrome

Microsoft's new prompts come after the company first started testing ways to warn Windows 10 users not to install Chrome or Firefox a couple of years back

Windows 11 makes it tough to switch default browsers, rivals fume

Microsoft has changed the way default apps are assigned in the upcoming Windows 11, make it extremely difficult for users to switch default browsers if they miss the first and only prompt

Google pushes back privacy sandbox for third-party cookie block until 2023

A Privacy Sandbox feature for Google Chrome that would block third-party cookies has been delayed by a year, over what the company said is a concern for advertisers

Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

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Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

After an investigation, Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) agreed this month with Google to oversee the Chrome changes

HP launches MediaTek-powered Chromebook starting at Rs 21,999

In a bid to empower students in the extended remote learning era, PC and printer major HP on Tuesday launched an affordable Chromebook 11a with a MediaTek processor for a starting price of Rs 21,999

Google's plan to block tracking tool draws US antitrust scrutiny: Report

The questions from Justice Department investigators have touched on how Chrome policies, including those related to cookies, affect the ad and news industries

Google rolls out new 'Preview Page' option on Chrome for Android users

Google Chrome for Android has rolled out a new 'Preview Page' option that allows users to view all the contents of a page before actually opening it on the device.Mashable quoted a report by 9to5Google as saying that the tech giant has been working on this 'preview page' feature for the past two years. Google has now finally started releasing the feature to Chrome 89 for Android users. Generally, a user long-presses the links and gets a context menu, now, one will also now see a preview page option between the 'Open in the incognito tab' and 'Copy link address'.Apart from this new preview page feature, Google recently also announced that it is adding the 'Full Coverage' feature to Google Search. Google stated that this feature would make it easier for people to explore all aspects of a story from different perspectives. The details were published in a Google blog post.As reported by Mashable, this full-coverage feature allows users to explore top news, local headlines, in-depth ...

Google unveils Phone Hub feature to connect Android phone with Chromebook

Google has marked 10 years of Chromebooks by unveiling new features for Chrome OS (operating platform), including a new Phone Hub feature that connects an Android phone to a Chromebook.

Won't develop new ways to track users' activity on Chrome browser: Google

Google has explicitly said that once third-party cookies are phased out from its platforms, it will not build alternate identifiers to track individuals

Won't adopt new tracking tech after phasing out third-party cookies: Google

Third-party cookies have been a longstanding source of privacy concerns, so Google proposes instead grouping together web users with similar interests and keeping web histories private on user devices

Google vows no new user tracking in Chrome ad data changes

Google says it won't develop new ways to follow individual users across the internet

Google blocks 'The Great Suspender' extension from Chrome browser

After detecting malware that could be dangerous to a user's device, Google steps to apparently block 'The Great Suspender' extension from Chrome.

Google begins roll out of tab groupings in Chrome for Android app

The grid layout replaces the previous interface consisting of a vertical list of tabs, and is similar to Chrome's existing iOS tab interface

Otter to live transcribe Google Meet calls with new Chrome extension

The popular automated transcription service Otter.ai can now transcribe Google Meet calls in real time with a new Chrome extension.

Google Chrome update helps users identify, change weak passwords

With Chrome version 88, Google is stepping up the security game with additional features to its password protection that will let users know if they are not applying best security practices.

Google releases Chrome update without the support for Adobe Flash

Google has released Chrome 88 as the latest stable version of their cross-platform web browser without any support for Adobe Flash Player.