Microsoft Edge has failed to capture the public’s attention since launching back in 2015, so you can’t really blame the company for switching tacts. According to new reports that first surfaced in WindowsCentral, the browser isn’t not long for this world. Microsoft could announce its replacement as early as this week. As for what’s next […]
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Google Chrome turns 10 with a fresh look, better omnibox, and more
Google Chrome just turned 10, wrapping up a decade where the browser captured the world by rapidly becoming the browser of choice for people who “knew better.” For the anniversary, Google is rolling out a revamped design and a slew of new features, i…
View More Google Chrome turns 10 with a fresh look, better omnibox, and moreFirefox will soon start blocking trackers by default
Mozilla today announced that its Firefox browser will soon by default automatically block all attempts at cross-site tracking. There are three parts to this strategy. Starting with version 63, which is currently in testing in the browser’s nightly release channel, Firefox will block all slow-loading trackers (with ads being the biggest offender here). Those are […]
View More Firefox will soon start blocking trackers by defaultWorkona helps web workers finally close all those tabs
A new startup, Workona, this week launched software designed for those who primarily do their work in a browser. The company’s goal is to become the OS for web work – and to also save web workers from the hell that is a million open tabs. To accomplish this, Workona offers smart browser windows you […]
View More Workona helps web workers finally close all those tabsFacebook is now a major mobile browser in U.S., with 10%+ market share in many states
Most of the data around web browser market share puts Google Chrome or Safari at the top – with their percentage of the market varying by platform and region. But new research from analytics provider Mixpanel finds that many sources are overlooking a major contributor of mobile web browser events here in the U.S.: Facebook. […]
View More Facebook is now a major mobile browser in U.S., with 10%+ market share in many statesGoogle Chrome is getting a major redesign, and you can try it out right now
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In the bowels of Chrome experimental development, a new version of the web browser brews. It has a new tab shape, single tab mode, and so much more. And you can try it out now.
The redesigned Chrome is now available on Canary for Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS. Canary is an experimental version of Chrome that has the latest features in development.
Please note: Chrome Canary is designed for developers and early adopters — so download it at your own risk, and don’t be surprised if the program occasionally crashes.
Spotted by Engadget, the news comes via self-described “Chromium Evangelist” François Beaufort. Chromium is the open-source version of Chrome, that contributors like Beaufort work on. It’s where a lot of ideas and features get tested and kicked around before making it into Canary, and ultimately the stable version of Chrome. Read more…
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View More Google Chrome is getting a major redesign, and you can try it out right nowMicrosoft’s Edge browser now lets you mute tabs
Unlike other browser vendors, Microsoft remains committed to a relatively slow update cycle that sees the company launch major new versions of Edge in sync with the bi-annual Windows 10 updates. It doesn’t look like that’s changing anytime soon, even as the Edge mobile browser is seeing far more regular updates now. Since today is […]
View More Microsoft’s Edge browser now lets you mute tabsOpera launches a new mobile browser
Opera today announced a new mobile browser, Opera Touch, that shows that there’s still plenty of room for a competitor in the mobile browsing world. Opera Touch takes some ideas from the company’s experimental Opera Neon desktop browser and packages it into a highly usable package for Android, with an iOS version coming soon. It’s […]
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Avast — the Czech-based digital security company that made a name for itself offering “free” antivirus software in the 2000s — has a new version of its Chromium-based web browser, called Avast Secure Browser, which it claims is faster and more secure than its competitors.
The browser offers a laundry list of features intended to beef up security, including HTTPS encryption, an extension guard, a built-in password manager, a special mode for banking, and anti-phishing features.
Additionally, all the privacy features are turned on by default, so you don’t need to download any extra software or set anything up. Read more…
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