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Google

Google's decade-long fight over forcing Chrome onto Android phones just ended, and it lost

Google has officially lost its last chance to overturn one of the biggest antitrust penalties ever handed down in Europe. The European Court of Justice has dismissed the company’...

Jul 03, 2026 2 Min Read

Chrome v150 rolls out PDF summarization button, Incognito support for PDF viewer coming soon

On the stable version of Chrome v150, you can summarize PDFs with one click, and it happens through Gemini. Information about this feature was posted by @Leopeva64 on X, including...

Jul 02, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

uBlock Origin Chrome 150 workaround found, but uBO team says it's only temporary

Chrome 150 is now rolling out, and it quietly marks the end of the road for Manifest V2 extensions. The update removes the last Chrome flag that kept MV2 alive...

Jul 02, 2026 2 Min Read

Google Chrome might soon let you keep the ‘AI Mode’ shortcut even if you ditch Google Search

AI has woven itself into almost every piece of software we touch daily, and Google has been leading the pack by aggressively baking its conversational AI capabilities straight into Chrome...

Jul 02, 2026 2 Min Read

Brave

This fake browser extension can quietly steal your cryptocurrency

A new malware campaign is targeting cryptocurrency users, and it doesn’t need to empty your wallet directly. Instead, it waits for the moment you’re about to...

Jul 02, 2026 2 Min Read

Google is testing informative pop-up for 'Ask AI Mode' in Chrome where Gemini is unsupported

In regions where Gemini is currently unsupported, Google is still planning to add some AI features to Chrome. Most probably, it won’t have the entire Gemini feature suite...

Jul 01, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Chrome is testing a new bottom bar on iOS, and here's how to turn it off

Google appears to be testing a redesigned bottom toolbar in Chrome for iPhone, and not everyone is a fan of it. The new interface replaces the familiar toolbar with a...

Jul 01, 2026 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Microsoft Edge engineers help Google fix a bug wiping out Chrome user profiles

Google is preparing a fix for a long-standing Chromium bug, and it actually started with Microsoft. The issue has frustrated browser users for a long time. Every so often...

Jul 01, 2026 2 Min Read

Apple

Chrome 151 is rolling out, officially ending support for macOS 12 Monterey

When Google announced the rollout of Chrome 151 to the stable channel this week, it wasn’t just another routine browser update. For Mac users still running macOS 12...

Jul 01, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

Google patches 382 security flaws in Chrome update, including 15 critical vulnerabilities

Google has released another major security update for Chrome, and this one is significantly larger than the last few. The latest stable release patches 382 security vulnerabilities, including 15 rated...

Jul 01, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

PSA: Delete these 'free VPN' Chrome & Firefox extensions; they're stealing your clipboard contents

Free VPN browser extensions can be tempting when you want to bypass geo-restrictions or protect your privacy without paying for a subscription. But a new report suggests that two...

Jul 01, 2026 2 Min Read

Google is testing a new AI-powered 'Voice typing' feature on Chrome

Google Chrome already has built-in text-to-speech and search by voice features. Iterating over them, a new AI-powered “Voice typing” feature is currently under testing...

Jun 30, 2026 1 Min Read

Apps

Bitwarden Password Manager's latest browser extension update is triggering a new permission prompt for users

If you’ve recently updated the Bitwarden Password Manager browser extension and were prompted with an unexpected “Action required” message, don’t panic. The message isn...

Jun 29, 2026 2 Min Read

Google Chrome gets a built-in Gemini Summarize button for PDFs in latest Beta

Google is aggressively pushing to make Chrome more than just a gateway to the web, turning it into an all-in-one productivity hub. After recently expanding the Ask Gemini...

Jun 29, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

Annotating PDFs on the Chrome Android app is about to get a lot simpler

In upcoming updates, Google Chrome will no longer redirect you to the Drive PDF Viewer if you want to annotate (highlight/draw) a PDF. In the Canary build, Google has...

Jun 27, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

If you use Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux, install this new update

Google recently released a new Chrome security update for desktop users, and it’s one you’ll want to install as soon as it reaches your device. The...

Jun 26, 2026 1 Min Read

Ahead of Ask Gemini's release on Android, Google is testing a backup "Ask AI Mode" likely for unsupported regions

Google is testing a new “Ask AI Mode” button in Chrome for Android. Presumably, it’ll replace the “Ask Gemini” button in regions where the full Gemini experience...

Jun 26, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Google kicks off the Chrome 150 rollout across iOS, Android, and Desktop

Chrome 150 is beginning to reach users, although whether you can install it today depends on the device you’re using. Google has started rolling out versions 150.0...

Jun 25, 2026 2 Min Read

You can now select parts of your screen to search in Chrome

Earlier this month, we reported that Google is preparing to bring a Circle to Search-like experience to Chrome on desktops. Back then, the feature was being tested in Canary...

Jun 25, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Chrome just made filling out long forms on your phone a breeze

The browser can now pull your passport number, driver’s license, or Known Traveler Number straight out of Google Wallet and drop it into online forms with a single tap...

Jun 24, 2026 1 Min Read

Apps

Chrome’s AV1 Cast Streaming upgrade is getting closer, and that is good news for users

Google appears to be making meaningful progress on a long-awaited improvement for Chrome’s Cast Streaming technology. A newly landed Chromium code change suggests that AV1 hardware encoding...

Jun 23, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

GTA 6 website animations expose the massive rendering gap between Chrome and Firefox

Rockstar’s GTA 6 website feels dramatically different on Chrome than it does in Firefox, and you will notice the difference the moment you start scrolling. Someone shared a recording...

Jun 23, 2026 2 Min Read

Apple Safari

A bizarre bug is hiding Google Search 'News' results for some users (but it’s finally been escalated)

Some Google Search users are dealing with a frustrating bug on the ‘News’ tab. People are typing very common search terms into Google and getting absolutely zero news...

Jun 22, 2026 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Is Google following Microsoft’s lead? Workspace admin nudged to switch from Firefox to Chrome

Earlier this month, the Browser Choice Alliance sent an open letter to Microsoft’s CEO calling out the anti-competitive tactics the company uses to push Windows users to...

Jun 22, 2026 2 Min Read