It's been four weeks since the release of Chrome 113, so it's time for another update. Google is now releasing Chrome 114, which comes with a new Reading Mode and some other improvements.
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Chrome 114 is scheduled to be fully released today, following a limited rollout to a small percentage of users that began a week ago. This update includes a new Reading Mode, which appears as a new drop-down menu option in Chrome's sidebar. When selected, it displays a simplified version of the current page in the sidebar with options to change the background color, text colors, font, and line size for easier reading.
Google has officially removed the old Reader Mode feature in Chrome 112, which was only accessible as a hidden feature flag for several years and had never been widely deployed. The old implementation completely replaced the page with a simplified version - however, in this new version, the home page remains visible alongside the simplified view.
Google announced the new Reader Mode in March, with the promise of a full rollout in Chrome 114. It should be available to everyone now, but in case you don't see it yet, you can enable it. You just need to open chrome://flags/#read-anything in Chrome (which should be pasted into the address bar), select "Enabled" in the highlighted drop-down menu, and restart the browser when prompted.
Chrome 114 also features some new web features and APIs for sites. There's a new Popover API, which aims to make tooltips and other popup elements more consistent, as well as new Bluetooth and WebAssembly features.
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How to update Google Chrome
Chrome will automatically install the update on your computer, phone, or tablet when it's available. To check for and install any available updates right away, click the three-dot menu icon and click Help > About Google Chrome.
Information source: howtogeek.com
