Chrome new update features
The latest update for Google Chrome, version 89, brings several new features and improvements to the browser. Here are some of the notable ones:
- Improved Password Manager: Chrome's password manager now includes a new feature called "Password Checkup" that checks your saved passwords against a list of compromised credentials and suggests changing them if necessary.
- Enhanced Security: Chrome 89 includes several security enhancements, including improved protection against phishing and malware, as well as better handling of malicious extensions.
- New Tab Design: The new tab design in Chrome 89 features a more modern and streamlined look, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.
- Improved Performance: Chrome 89 includes several performance improvements, including faster page loading times and improved responsiveness.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Chrome 89 includes several accessibility features, including improved support for screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
- New Omnibox Features: The omnibox (address bar) in Chrome 89 now includes several new features, including the ability to search for files on your computer and access your browsing history.
- Improved Tab Management: Chrome 89 includes several new features for managing tabs, including the ability to pin tabs to the top of the browser window and access your most frequently used tabs from the toolbar.
- Enhanced Media Controls: Chrome 89 includes improved media controls, including the ability to control media playback from the toolbar and access your media history.
- New Chrome Extension Features: Chrome 89 includes several new features for Chrome extensions, including the ability to create custom icons and access the browser's clipboard.
- Improved Support for WebVR: Chrome 89 includes improved support for WebVR, allowing developers to create more immersive virtual reality experiences in the browser.
Some of the other notable features in Chrome 89 include:
- Improved support for the WebAssembly (WASM) format
- Enhanced support for the WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) protocol
- Improved handling of HTTP/2 and QUIC protocols
- Enhanced support for the CSS Grid layout
- Improved support for the Web Storage API
Overall, Chrome 89 includes a wide range of new features and improvements that enhance the browser's performance, security, and usability.