Chrome 63 for desktop is barely out of the box but the latest version of Chrome Beta has delivered some updates that are worth chatting about. Version 64.0.3282.24 for Windows, Linux and Mac began rolling out to users on Beta on Thursday with a large number of new features including the next stop on … [Read more...] about Chrome 64 Brings Stricter Pop-Up Blocker, Tuned Autoplay Controls and HDR Video For Windows 10
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Chrome For Android Adds Parallel Download Capability
The Chrome browser for Android is adding a "parallel downloading" feature as a default function in the mobile browser in the upcoming release of version 64. The addition will result in presumably faster downloads, not in the form of accelerated Mbps but instead the ability to handle multiple … [Read more...] about Chrome For Android Adds Parallel Download Capability
Google Kills Apps In Web Store For Mac and Windows: Some Thoughts
News came out earlier this week that Google is moving forward on its earlier-announced plans of shuttering Chrome Apps across the board. As such, the move isn't exactly a surpise at all. Instead, it is Google simply following through on what they've promised. So, what does this mean? Simply … [Read more...] about Google Kills Apps In Web Store For Mac and Windows: Some Thoughts
Chrome 63 Brings Site Isolation And Extension Blocking
It's that time again! Sometime in the next week or so, Chrome OS will receive the latest milestone update and version 63 will begin rolling out to Chromebooks and Chrome devices everywhere. Per the natural order of things, the desktop version of Chrome updated this week and brought with is some … [Read more...] about Chrome 63 Brings Site Isolation And Extension Blocking
Chrome For Windows Will Soon Block Third Party Code Injection
The Chrome browser continues its battle to remain the champion of web security and stability with clockwork-like updates, security patches and bug fixes. While many unsavory internet attacks may come from malicious software, often times browser instability is the result of user-installed, … [Read more...] about Chrome For Windows Will Soon Block Third Party Code Injection
Chrome Saves The Day For MSFT Employees When Edge Crashes
It's no secret that I am not at all a fan of Windows machines or their software products and being a Chrome OS website, I feel it my duty to give them a hard time. Despite my personal distaste, I truly have no ill will towards Microsoft or Apple for that matter. They're just not my cup of tea. … [Read more...] about Chrome Saves The Day For MSFT Employees When Edge Crashes
Chrome Will Soon Have Native Notifications On Linux
Notifications, whether on desktop or mobile, may seem like the minutiae of an application but that's because most of us are accustomed to our platform choice have a uniform look and feel that seemlessly pulls everything together. … [Read more...] about Chrome Will Soon Have Native Notifications On Linux
Chrome 62 Released For Desktop
The release of Chrome OS version 61 may have been grossly delayed (no doubt due in part to the Pixelbook launch) but that has slowed neither the development nor the launch of the next update to Chrome for desktop. … [Read more...] about Chrome 62 Released For Desktop
Chrome “Flags” Page Gets Major Overhaul: Video
If you spend any time on our site or you are Chrome OS tinkerers like we are, you are likely familiar with chrome://flags. Flags are simply switches for features that are still under development, experiments or settings that may be getting deprecated in steps. These "flags" are accessible, not … [Read more...] about Chrome “Flags” Page Gets Major Overhaul: Video
Chrome Web Browsing For Daydream VR Is Live
For a few reasons, that headline is a really big deal. We'll unpack this quickly because I know those of you with a Daydream headset and Daydream-ready phone will be quitting this article very quickly to give it a try. Fun fact: if you'd like to finish reading this in VR, all you need to do is … [Read more...] about Chrome Web Browsing For Daydream VR Is Live
Google’s PixelBook: The Target Is Way Bigger Than You Think
The atmosphere around the Chrome Unboxed office this week is one of excitement, anticipation, a little confusion and an overall sense that Google is up to something with the upcoming PixelBook that is much, much bigger than what we have seen on the surface … [Read more...] about Google’s PixelBook: The Target Is Way Bigger Than You Think
Picture In Picture Coming To Chrome On The Desktop
I'll be honest and upfront right from the jump, here: I didn't think Picture in Picture (PIP from here on) was that big of a deal when new features were unveiled for Android Oreo. I thought of it as a neat trick, but nothing more. Since my Pixel received Android 8.0, however, I've found the … [Read more...] about Picture In Picture Coming To Chrome On The Desktop
