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Google to End Support for Flash in Chrome This Year

By Jenn Loro - May 18, 2016 11:33 AM EDT

Google is switching to HTML5 wherever possible following its decision to end support for Adobe’s Flash software. The software makes multimedia rich content run on a particular web page but a number of security holes make Flash vulnerable to exploitation by hackers.

Browser Wars: Opera Claims 50 Percent Battery Efficiency Over Chrome

By Peter R - May 12, 2016 05:07 PM EDT

The new power-saver mode in Opera browser helps lower battery consumption through various tweaks, the company claims.

Google Docs Adds Voice Command Feature

By Jenn Loro - Feb 28, 2016 03:42 PM EST

Forget about typing, Google’s voice command feature now transcribes your dictated words into typed information on Google Docs.

Mac-Friendly Version of Google Chrome Is In Works

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 15, 2015 02:18 AM EDT

A mac-friendly version of Google Chrome is in works, according to reports. The mac-friendly makeover will address a number of concerns raised by Apple users over the years.

Stop Using Hola Unblocker Now! Here’s Why

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 02, 2015 03:39 AM EDT

Hola is harmful to the Internet as a whole and to its users in particular, according to a group of researchers. The free VPN "unblocker" operates like a poorly secured botnet, which has serious consequences.

Google Releases Cool New Chrome Extension To Share URLs Through Audio Signals

By Kamal Nayan - May 21, 2015 08:54 AM EDT

Google has released a cool new Chrome extension, Tone, that allows to share the url to nearby computers via audio signals.

New Update Makes Google Chrome More Efficient

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 19, 2015 01:32 AM EDT

Google Chrome might not be the fastest browser in the world but it does manage to do the job faster than the most of the competitors out there. In the latest update the browser improves on handling the JavaScript loading times, making it even faster.

Chrome For Android Updated With Pull-To-Refresh Functionality

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 13, 2015 01:59 AM EDT

Chrome for Android has been updated with pull-to-refresh feature - a gesture already seen in Google apps like Gmail and others like Twitter and Instagram.

FREAK Security Flaw From the Past Haunts Apple and Google

By Peter R - Mar 04, 2015 09:38 AM EST

Researchers have shown a vulnerability created in the 90s which plagues today's systems.

WhatsApp Launches WhatsApp Web For Google Chrome

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 21, 2015 02:42 PM EST

One of the most popular instant messaging service for smartphones WhatsApp can now be used via Google Chrome. The recently launched WhatsApp Web is a merely an extension of mobile app that will mirror your conversation to the browser, meaning that the data will remain on the phone.

Google Chrome Updated With Best of Both Worlds, Material Design And Handoff

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 21, 2015 12:35 AM EST

Google has updated Chrome for iOS. The new update has the new look with Material Design "bringing bold graphics, fluid motion and tactile surfaces." The new Chrome now supports iOS handoff feature - pick up where you left off on your other devices.

Microsoft's New Browser Spartan Could Support Chrome Extensions

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 20, 2015 01:11 PM EST

Microsoft is unveiling Windows 10 and a brand new browser called 'Spartan.' The new browser could support Google Chrome extensions, according to some reports.

Microsoft Rumors: New Browser on Anvil, IE May be Laid to Rest

By Peter R - Dec 29, 2014 02:49 PM EST

Microsoft is said to be working on a new browser to compete with Google and Mozilla's highly popular browsers Chrome and Firefox.

Google Will Be Rolling Kid-Friendly Versions of Its Popular Products Like YouTube and Chrome

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 03, 2014 11:15 PM EST

Google is rolling kid-friendly versions of its popular products such as search, YouTube and Chrome, according to a report by USA Today. The design of these products will be aimed at 12-and-under crowd.

Google Launches New Translate Extension For Chrome Browser

By Sarah Price - Oct 16, 2014 08:48 AM EDT

Google is bringing the convenience of reading content in almost any language with the all new Google Translate Chrome extension.

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