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Apple

Apple is testing code to track Google’s pushy Chrome prompts inside Safari

Beta builds of iOS 27.2 contain code that keeps track of Google’s Chrome promotions inside Safari, according to 9to5Mac. If you’ve ever searched for something...

Oct 06, 2026 2 Min Read

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Google might be preparing to expand Gemini in Chrome on Android to more regions

On Android, the Gemini in Chrome feature — the direct button that opens the bottom sheet to access the chatbot is currently available in limited regions (like the US, for example...

Oct 04, 2026 1 Min Read

Apple Safari

Edge and Safari surge on desktop as Chrome slides, according to latest tracker figures

The latest numbers on the usage of desktop browsers from Statcounter have arrived, and according to them, Google Chrome had a rather eventful September. According to the tracker, Chrome’s...

Oct 02, 2026 2 Min Read

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Chrome Canary on Android is testing biometric authentication before password autofill

The latest version of Chrome Canary on Android is testing a feature where biometric authentication (via fingerprint) would be required to autofill passwords. This feature was tested briefly more than...

Oct 01, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Google begins gradual Chrome 155 rollout on desktop and Android; iOS gets wide release

Google just kicked off the rollout for Chrome 155 on desktop, Android, and iOS. How quickly you get it depends on your device. If you’re on an iPhone or...

Oct 01, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

Don't wait: Google releases Chrome update to shut down over 30 security threats

If you’ve kept Chrome running for days with lots of tabs pinned, now is a good time to restart it. Google just released a new desktop update to the...

Sep 30, 2026 1 Min Read

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Google is testing a new "Focus tab" feature in Chrome Canary — here's what it does

An upcoming feature called “Focus tab” is being tested on Chrome Canary. It’s a memory-saving feature, so it automatically freezes the tabs that are outside...

Sep 29, 2026 1 Min Read

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Google is preparing support for Gemini voice input on Chrome for Android

In Chrome Canary for Android, a new flag has appeared that indicates that Google is working on a voice input feature for the Gemini bottom sheet in the browser. If...

Sep 28, 2026 1 Min Read

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How to remove Chrome’s AI Mode and Create Image buttons from the New Tab page

On the New Tab page of the Chrome browser, Google has been aggressively pushing its AI features powered by Gemini. Two common features are AI Mode, which kicks you into...

Sep 28, 2026 1 Min Read

Chrome now analyzes web audio, generates custom quizzes and remembers where you left off

In a recent blog post, Google put the spotlight on a series of useful new features for Chrome that came to the browser with recent updates. While the company is...

Sep 25, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

Chrome is testing an update system that patiently waits for your desk break

Most of us have seen Chrome pop up that bright relaunch button in the corner just when we have dozens of tabs open and are busy working. Closing everything just...

Sep 23, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Chrome 154 set to roll out over the coming weeks with over 100 security fixes

Google has announced that it’s promoting Chrome 154 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The build will be 154.0.8037.57 on Linux, with...

Sep 23, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Google's new 'Unfinished Projects' campaign turns star-studded hobbies into a pitch for tab hoarding

Many of us have a clutter of open tabs we promise to revisit. Google knows this habit, and instead of urging us to clean up, its latest ‘Unfinished Projects...

Sep 22, 2026 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

A fix for sluggish Chrome extension popups is coming soon, confirms Google

If you’ve recently been tapping extension icons in Google Chrome on your Mac and then found yourself staring at a frozen screen, you’re not imagining it...

Sep 21, 2026 2 Min Read

One extension hijacked the AI in Chrome, Edge, and three more browsers, and in Chrome it could even watch your camera

These days, all the major browsers want to fit an AI assistant into a corner of your screen; however, a team at Forever Security has shown this may not be...

Sep 18, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

New Chrome update fixes two critical flaws and 14 other vulnerabilities

Google has been pushing out security updates left and right. The latest release is rolling out as version 153.0.8010.52/.53 on Windows and Mac, alongside 153.0...

Sep 18, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Google Chrome gets official DC superhero themes featuring Batman, Superman, and more

If you’re a DC Comics fan and use Google’s Chrome browser, then you’re in for a treat. DC Official just released its DC Super...

Sep 18, 2026 1 Min Read

Google Chrome

Sneaky malware can force rogue extensions onto Chrome and Edge without your consent

If you think manually clicking the “Add to Chrome/Edge” button is the only way to add an extension to your browser, you’d be wrong. At...

Sep 17, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

Latest Chrome update addresses 42 security flaws with 3 marked critical

Google is on a roll with its security updates. The company is rolling out a new Chrome update as version 153.0.8010.47/.48 for Windows and Mac, and...

Sep 16, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Google Chrome rolls out experimental metrics to track website ad clutter

If you browse the web without an ad blocker, you’ve probably noticed that when you open some websites, the content you came there for is buried under an...

Sep 16, 2026 1 Min Read

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Popular Twitch ad blocker caught sending live account credentials to Russian proxies

With every passing week, it looks like browser extensions are becoming more and more of a security risk. A fresh report from security researchers at Socket found that a popular...

Sep 14, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Here’s how to bring back Chrome’s old bottom bar on iOS

A couple of months ago, we reported on Google’s new bottom bar for Chrome that they started testing on iOS. Well, it looks like this new bottom bar...

Sep 14, 2026 1 Min Read

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Chrome is testing notifications on Windows even when Gemini is in the background

Chrome might soon be able to send you notifications about Gemini’s ongoing tasks even when it’s not actively running in the foreground. Google is testing an OS-level...

Sep 11, 2026 1 Min Read

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Google Chrome might soon let you translate PDFs in the browser

While Chrome’s built-in translation for websites works well, it has one major drawback: It doesn’t work for PDFs. Google is now looking to change that...

Sep 11, 2026 1 Min Read