Chrome introduced the idea of saving tab groups for later a long time ago. In fact, we first reported on it over two years ago! Since then, Google has done little to develop the feature. Worse still, it’s done little to even make it usable. From creating the feature to showing saved tab groups on […]
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Chrome’s tab strip on Android tablets is ridiculous and it needs to borrow from ChromeOS
Tablets – as a general tech item – are here to stay. While the iPad still rules the day, Android tablets have carved out a niche thanks primarily to their versatility and usually lower prices. With the release of the Pixel Tablet, I really tried to give Android tablets a real try again, but I […]
Continue Reading3 new ways to leverage Chrome on Apple iOS devices
Google is constantly making changes to deliver an exceptional browsing experience to all users, regardless of their OS of choice. Between Android and iOS, we tend to see different abilities leveraged for the different user bases, and with these latest additions for iOS, Google is bringing some of the best Chrome features to both iPhones […]
Continue ReadingYour Chromebook is getting a modern look: Rounded corners inch closer to release
Back in March of this year, we discovered that ChromeOS was preparing rounded corners across the entire user experience. At the time, it only appeared on and in the Files app, as well as the open apps in overview mode. Now, as discovered by C2 Productions on Twitter, Google is preparing an OS-level integration via […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Google Chrome as an RSS reader and get the latest updates on your favorite websites
Staying updated on the latest news, reviews, videos and more from your favorite websites isn’t always the easiest, and there are a litany of ways to accomplish the task. From Google News to social media and everything in between, there’s one thing that’s withstood the test of time – RSS. Google Reader got something right […]
Continue ReadingChrome Password Manager may soon let you share your passwords with others (Canary)
A recent Tweet by Leopeva64 has revealed a new feature in development for Chrome’s password manager that will allow you to share your passwords with others. Previously, Google focused on internal storage and editing, but given the growing popularity of third-party password managers like LastPass and Dashlane that offer the ability to share, it only […]
Continue Reading4 new features coming to Chrome for iPhone and iPad users
The Chrome team at Google does a very solid job of keeping the browser on parity across all the platforms on which it lives. As with most software, Chrome does vary a bit from OS to OS but most features usually make it to all platforms sooner or later. Often, Chrome on Android will get […]
Continue ReadingChrome is getting a Material You color explosion thanks to the 2023 browser refresh (Canary)
Chrome has been going through a metamorphosis this year. Straight from the top, a “super secret 2023 refresh” began implementation a few months back, and ever since, it’s been going strong. New rounded UI elements, buttons, toggles, and more all now grace the most popular browser in the world to make it more user friendly […]
Continue ReadingCriminal IP launches AI-based Chrome Extension to battle phishing, malware, and ransomware
Malicious scams such as phishing, malware, and ransomware continue to evolve and have become a critical concern to users around the globe. To address this issue, Criminal IP, an OSINT-based search engine, made an exciting announcement introducing the launch of a Chrome extension called Criminal IP AI-based Phishing Link Checker on May 22, 2023. This Criminal […]
Continue ReadingChrome officially brings customization to the side panel, will show changes in real-time
In a recent announcement on the Keyword blog, Google revealed that its highly customizable Chrome theming system will now be accessible directly from the Side Panel of the browser, and what’s more, it will show you real-time changes as you make them. Gone are the days of selecting a theme or color and then clicking […]
Continue ReadingMemory Saver for Chrome will soon off a “Never deactivate on this site” option
Back in February, Google rolled out Chrome’s Memory and Energy Saver modes for everyone, and it’s designed to help make the browser up to 30% more efficient. It seems that the company is already adding improvements as a few new features have been spotted by our friend Leopeva64 on Twitter. Chrome Canary now features a […]
Continue ReadingChrome 113: WebGPU, better video calls, NTP Journeys and more
ChromeOS 113 is scheduled for release today but while we wait, let’s talk about the Chrome browser for desktop. Rolled out earlier this week, the update to Chrome 113 isn’t overly exciting but there are some key feature updates and additions worth noting. If you haven’t received the update on your Windows, macOS, or Linux […]
Continue ReadingHTTPS on Chrome will sing to a different “Tune”
It’s hard to believe but the “secure” lock icon has been a part of our web browsing experience for nearly three decades. Unfortunately, thirty years wasn’t long enough for the familiar lock icon to clearly convey why exactly it was there. Introduced by Netscape in the mid-nineties, HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure and the […]
Continue ReadingThis helpful change to Chrome on Android is a huge time saver for me
On your phone at this point in 2023, you fully expect the vast majority of the internet to be formatted for the screen in your pocket. It took us some time, but 5-10 years after the first iPhone hit the market, web developers universally realized that websites had to not only look great and fit […]
Continue ReadingChrome makes a big change to the new tab page layout, now testing single-row shortcuts
Chrome is shaking things up again and testing a redesigned layout for the browser’s New Tab Page (thanks Android Police). The familiar two-row layout that greets you upon hitting the plus button to call up a new tab is being swapped out for a single-row instead. This change is currently being tested in Chrome Canary […]
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