

The company lists four of them on the official Chrome Releases blog. Google fixed five security issues in the Chrome web browser. Google released updates for Chrome for iOS and Android as well, but these do not address security issues according to the short release notes on the Chrome releases blog. Google plans to roll out the update to the entire Chrome population "over the coming days/weeks".

The version should be the following one after the update, depending on the operating system that is used on the device: Chrome will download and install any update that it finds during the check. Chrome users may select Menu > Help > About Google Chrome, or load chrome://settings/help directly, to display the installed version and run a check for updates. If you need additional privacy while online, try using VPN browsers like TunnelBear.The security update is available already and most Chrome installations should be updated to the new release automatically. While the incognito mode keeps your browsing safe, it won’t protect you from your ISP or government. Privacy is often the deal-breaker for most people.

If you’re already using these browsers and not happy about the speed, consider switching. Firefox uses as much memory in its new versions due to added functions to match Chrome’s versatility. It uses a large amount of RAM, but for good reasons. The Chrome experienceĬhrome allows you to browse at a fast speed, sync your Google account, and has tons of other extensions. Most topics related to your visited sites, “do not track” or otherwise, will end up on your Google feed anyway. This feature is dubious at best since it doesn’t stop Google from tracking you altogether. There’s the “do not track” option that stops websites from monitoring your activities. Security-wise, Google Chrome doesn’t surpass other browsers like Firefox or IE by much, if at all. What’s even better is your spoken words get saved into the search history. You can say keywords or phrases into your phone and get fast results without moving a finger. One of the most convenient features of Chrome is the Voice Search button. If you’re using an older version of Android, you will need to reenter your private information. Sometimes, it doesn’t transfer saved passwords or auto-fill data. This gives you access to your pinned websites, bookmarks, and search history. Once downloaded, you have the option of syncing your Google account to your phone. It’s one of the reasons that make Chrome a preferred choice over Firefox or Internet Explorer. So, as heavy as the browser sits, you can still enjoy the full speed. It will know to divide the available memory to every running app. The Android version of Chrome uses a significant of memory, but it won’t pose as much of a problem as on PC.
