Chrome 136 What's New in Google's Latest Browser Update
Google is about to roll out Chrome 136, and we've got the inside scoop on what's coming your way. Let's dive into the exciting features and important fixes that'll be hitting your browsers soon
When to Expect Chrome 136?
Mark your calendars Chrome 136 is likely to start rolling
out next week, probably beginning on Tuesday. Google's using its usual strategy
of an early stable release to iron out any last-minute bugs before the mass
rollout. Keep an eye out for version 136.0.7103.48 in your browser settings
Cast Button Streaming now Made Easy
We might see a new cast button added to the customize Chrome
toolbar options. This nifty feature will let you pin the cast button right to
your toolbar for quick and easy streaming. While it's not 100% confirmed for
this release, it's looking promising based on what we're seeing in the Canary
version.
20-Year-Old Bug a Major Privacy Boost Fixing
Chrome 136 is tackling a privacy issue that's been around
for two decades. They're implementing a "triple key partitioning
system" that prevents websites from seeing which links you've visited on
other sites. In simpler terms
Before Websites could see your
browsing history across different sites.
Now A site can only see the links you've visited
on that specific site.
This change is huge for privacy and security, protecting you
from potential tracking, profiling, and phishing attempts.
H.265 HEVC Codec Support for Better Video Quality
For all you video enthusiasts out there, Chrome 136 is
bringing support for the H.265 HEVC codec. What it mean for users?
Higher quality videos at the same
bit rate
Better compression efficiency
Strong hardware support
Potentially improving your video calls and streaming
experiences is great news for WebRTC users
Windows 11 Users Fluent Scrollbars A Visual Treat
Chrome's getting a makeover If you're on Windows 11 or
Linux, you'll notice new fluent scrollbars that match the Windows 11 fluent
design language. It's a small change, but it'll make your browsing experience
feel more integrated with your operating system.
Want to Try These Features Early
Can't wait for the official release? You can enable some of
these features in your current Chrome version by typing chrome //flags in your
address bar and searching for the specific feature (like "Fluent" for
the new scrollbars).
Chrome 136 is shaping up to be a solid update with a focus
on privacy, visual improvements, and better media support. While we might not
see groundbreaking new features, the privacy fix alone makes this an update
worth getting excited about.
What are you most looking forward to in Chrome 136? enhanced
privacy or the new cast button Or maybe those sleek new scrollbars?
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