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Google's Chrome updates bring improved search to mobile and simpler desktop downloads
Say goodbye to the chunky download bar at the bottom of your desktop window.
Bing Chat powered by OpenAI tech is rolling out to Chrome and Safari
Microsoft's Bing Chat is no longer exclusive to the Edge browser, as it's now rolling out to Chrome and Safari.
Chrome can soon convert PDFs into text it can read aloud
Google Chrome will soon let you turn PDFs into text it can read aloud.
Chrome on iOS can now show maps and create calendar items without switching apps
Google Chrome on iOS now lets you handle some Maps, Calendar and Translate tasks without leaving the app.
Google's Chrome Password Manager gets new security and usability features
You can now upload from other password managers, add security notes and more.
Chrome makes it easier to customize your browser's look
Google Chrome now makes it easier to choose a custom theme.
Google details its next steps for wiping out Chrome tracking cookies
Google’s attempt to snuff out third-party tracking cookies is moving along. The company announced today that Privacy Sandbox APIs will be available to all Chrome users in July. In addition, it laid out the next steps for web developers to start testing and integrating the new system later this year.
Google is replacing Chrome's lock icon because most people don't know what it means
Google is replacing the lock icon in Chrome because you probably don't know what it means.
Google's WebGPU is coming to Chrome to boost online gaming and graphics
Google will soon start rolling out WebGPU, a new feature that will allow Chrome to use your graphics card to accelerate games, graphics and AI.
Google Chrome's memory and battery saver modes are rolling out to everyone
Google says Chrome's Memory Saver feature can reduce the browser's RAM usage by up to 30 percent.
Google experiment ditches WebKit for its own engine in Chrome for iOS
Google is testing Chrome's Blink web engine on iOS, but don't expect it in a public browser for now.
Chrome can now lock Incognito tabs on Android behind biometric authentication
Locked Incognito sessions first became available on Android in 2022, but as an experimental feature you'd have to activate via a flag.
Google, Apple and Mozilla team up to build a better browser benchmark
The makers of Chrome, Safari and Firefox are collaborating on a new browser benchmark tool.
Google says it's making Chrome less of a battery and memory hog
The Memory Saver and Battery Saver modes should help Chrome because less of a drain on your system's resources.
Google will end Chrome support on Windows 7 and 8.1 in early 2023
You'll still be able to use older builds of the browser on those operating systems, but you'll need a more recent version of Windows to keep getting feature and security updates.
Google is rolling out Chrome improvements on Android tablets today
Google has turned its attention to tablets with today's Chrome on Android update, which focuses on improving tab navigation.
Chrome's controversial new extension platform is coming in 2023
Chrome's controversial new Manifest V3 extension platform is coming in 2023.
Google delays phaseout of third-party cookies from Chrome to 2024
Google is again delaying its plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome.
Google's tool to turn old laptops into Chromebooks is now widely available
Earlier this year, Google announced ChromeOS Flex, a tool that lets anyone take an old Windows or Mac laptop and give it new life by installing Chrome OS. After launching ChromeOS Flex in “early access,” Google now says that Flex is ready to “scale broadly” to more Macs and PCs.
Chrome on iOS will be able to autofill your saved passwords on any app
The latest release of the browser for iOS (version M104) will bring the ability for you to set Chrome as your Autofill provider.