The new version is proving controversial as Google tightens scrutiny over the browser, angering some users.
In terms of new features, version 33 is rather disappointing – despite debuting in the beta channel a few weeks ago, Google Now notifications still have a long way to go before they make it to the stable release. In fact, version 33 is little more than a bug fix, with 28 security patches as the only notable change.
Google Now notifications help users get reminders and other useful information like travel updates, news, and the latest weather reports. The notifications were already rolling out to iOS and Android, and are on their way to Windows, Mac, and Chromebook, though right now users will need to be using Google Chrome Beta to access the feature (type chrome://flags/#enable-google-now in the Address Bar and change it to Enabled). Look for a bell-shaped icon in the notification area or taskbar menu bar to confirm that Google Now is working.
