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2026
Chrome announces AI-powered Autofill update
Chrome announced an upcoming Autofill update that will use AI to suggest information from users’ Gmail messages for filling out online forms.
2026
Passpack launches iOS app and Chrome password extension
Passpack launched an iOS app and a Chrome extension for its password management service, expanding access from desktop to mobile phones and web browsers. Both products connect to the same encrypted vault, allowing employees to retrieve saved credentials away from their desks or while working in a browser. The iOS app is available now through Apple's App Store, while the browser extension has launched for Chrome. An Android version is due next, followed by versions for Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
2022
Chrome 100 reaches Beta channel
Google’s Chrome 100 reached the Beta channel, with the article also describing changes and features included in the beta.
2022
Google plans an expanded Chrome picture-in-picture mode
Google was planning a major change to Chrome's picture-in-picture mode so users could open non-video content in the picture-in-picture window; the article describes the update as planned, not completed.
2022
Google proposes Topics API to replace FLoC
Google proposed Topics API as a new solution and is replacing its FLoC approach with it.
2022
Google announces Topics advertising system
Google announced Topics, a new online advertising system intended to replace its previous proposal and block third-party trackers in Chrome. Google said testing would begin in the first quarter of 2022.
2021
Google releases an emergency Chrome update to fix an exploited zero-day vulnerability
Google pushed an out-of-schedule Chrome update for Windows, Mac and Linux to fix a high-severity zero-day vulnerability reported as being actively exploited.
2021
Google launches Bug Hunters platform
Google launched Bug Hunters, a platform where bug hunters can submit vulnerabilities related to Google, Android, Chrome, and Play Store through a single intake form. The platform includes competitions, country-wise leaderboards, and learning content.
2021
Microsoft launches Chrome Compliance Extension
Microsoft launched the Microsoft Compliance Extension for Chrome. The extension enables organizations to use Microsoft's data loss prevention and insider risk management solutions for sensitive workflows involving Chrome.
2021
Chrome 90 for iOS adds widgets and password editing
Google released Chrome 90 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, adding support for new search and dinosaur-game widgets on devices running iOS 14.
2021
Google explains Android app crashes linked to WebView and outlines prevention measures
Google published an explanation attributing frequent crashes in Android apps using WebView to an error in Chrome and WebView experimentation and configuration technology, and outlined planned changes to reduce the risk of recurrence.
2021
UK watchdog investigates Google ad-data proposals
The UK Competition and Markets Authority opened a formal investigation into Google's proposals to remove third-party cookies from Chrome and Chromium, citing concerns about effects on digital advertising competition and publishers. Google said it had not made changes yet and was collaborating with the industry.
2020
Researchers report spyware in Chrome extensions and exposure of user information
Awake Security researchers said they found spyware in Chrome extensions downloaded 32 million times. The report said the spyware could contact websites and transmit user information when used by ordinary users on home computers. Google said it removed more than 70 extensions containing the malware after researchers alerted it the previous month.
2020
Google releases emergency Chrome security patch
Google released an emergency patch for Chrome to fix the CVE-2020-6457 vulnerability and urged users to install it promptly.
2020
Google releases Chrome 80 with new features
Google rolled out the stable version of Chrome 80 across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The update includes quieter notification prompts and changes to cookie handling, among other changes.
2020
Chrome releases version 80
Chrome released version 80 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, with features including changes to third-party cookie tracking, website notifications, and FTP support.
2020
Google announces extended Chrome support for Windows 7
Google announced that it would continue fully supporting Chrome on Windows 7 for at least 18 months from Microsoft's end-of-life date, until at least July 15, 2021.
2019
Chrome adds built-in password checks and phishing protection
Google announced security feature updates for Chrome, including built-in password checks that alert users if account credentials have been exposed and real-time phishing protection for desktop users.