Google has released an update for Chrome, which is one of the biggest updates to the famous browser, as it brought many new features.
The new Google Chrome 83 comes with a bunch of privacy features and UI improvements. The browser's major refresh in a single update comes after Chrome 82 was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Let's take a look at the list of new features in Chrome version 83:
1. Tab Groups
The new Tab Groups feature won't free up the large amount of memory that Chrome is known to use, but it will definitely make things more organized. Tab Groups feature allows users to group multiple tabs under a single label. A user can also change the color of the tab.
2. Improved browsing security
Google's Safe Browsing feature protects users from known malicious websites and downloads. Chrome has now updated the feature to allow Safe Browsing to provide real-time protection.
Before you visit an “unusual” website or download a file, Google will share additional information with Safe Browsing to check for malicious activity. The result of this, of course, is that you will be sending browsing data information to the browser, which is why feature is optional.
You'll find the option in the privacy and security of Chrome's settings.
3. Block third-party cookies
While some browsers track your data in incognito mode, others try to protect it. Chrome 83 has an option to block all third-party cookies in incognito mode.
4. Delete cookies per website
A feature that was already available to Firefox users has finally been added to Google Chrome. Users can now delete cookies for a single website as opposed to being forced to delete all cookies at once.
5. Extensions button
In the new version of Chrome 83, extensions are located under a single icon in the browser toolbar. However, users can pin their favorite extensions to the toolbar.
6. Security check
As the name suggests, Google now frequently performs security checks to see if everything is working properly. The new Chrome feature checks to see if the browser is running the latest update, if passwords have been compromised, and whether Safe Browsing is enabled. It also checks to see if the user is running a malicious extension.
7. DNS-over-HTTPS
Despite the controversy, Google has finally enabled the DNS-over-HTTPS protocol. For those who don't know, the protocol encrypts DNS queries, which have been running as plain text until now, and disguises them as regular HTTPS traffic.
Users will find the protocol settings in the browser's advanced settings.
To update to the latest version of Chrome, simply click on the Chrome menu – Help – About Google Chrome – let the browser check for updates – restart after updating.
