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Google Chrome 129: new features and security fixes arrive on all platforms

Google released Chrome 129 Stable for all supported channels. The update fixes several security issues in the browser and introduces new and changed features.

As always, desktop users may select Menu > Help > About Google Chrome to check for the new version and get it installed right away. Mobile users need to wait until the app store pushes the update to their devices.

Exclusive: Microsoft announces release date of the Windows 11 24H2 feature update

While Microsoft still has to make a public announcement regarding the new feature update for Windows 11, the company has revealed the schedule in a hidden announcement. Windows 11 version 24H2 has been in testing since May 2024.

Update: Microsoft has removed the information. End

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Google Chrome: big security feature enables automatic security actions

Google is updating Safety Check and improving the handling of site notifications and website permissions. It is also giving Chrome control over certain security features.

Google is rolling out a new security feature update for its Chrome browser that is designed to improve user safety while using the web browser.

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Microsoft is deprecating Legacy DRM services - these clients are affected

Microsoft has added another feature to the list of deprecated Windows features. After tagging Paint 3D and Adobe Type1 fonts as deprecated in August 2024, it set its eyes on legacy DRM features this time.

DRM refers to Digital Rights Management. It is used to allow playback of protected media.

Deprecation means that the feature will be removed eventually from Windows. Microsoft does not say when this is going to happen for the mentioned features.

Apple announces iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple has announced the iPhone 16 series. Here's everything you need to know about the most anticipated phones of 2024.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus

Let's start with the regular versions. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus now have an Action button (instead of the silent/mute switch), which was previously exclusive to the Pro versions. In addition to this, both of the non-Pro models have gained a macro lens for the rear camera array.

Google will disable some of its own Chrome extensions soon

If you run extensions in Google Chrome, you may one day find yourself without access to some of them. This is true for third-party extensions, but also some extensions that Google created for Chrome.

What is happening? Google is changing the extensions system for Google Chrome. Old extensions that are not updated to the new system won't work anymore. These will be deactivated and eventually removed from the browser.