Chrome, Android and downloaded APK

Chrome for Android could soon have your back when you download shady apps
Google Chrome for Android could soon get a handy tool to fight malicious apps you've sideloaded, joining the likes of Play Protect.
Chrome for Android adds new protection against malicious apps
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Google Chrome for Android could soon be able to scan sideloaded APKs
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Google Chrome for Android rolling out tab search and Tab Group sync
Google is rolling out the straightforward ability to search your open tabs, as well as Tab Group sync, to Chrome for Android.
Google delays third-party autofill support on Chrome for Android
In an October 2024 announcement, Google had planned to enable native support for third-party autofill services, including password managers, in Chrome 131, to allow direct form filling on websites. However, due to developer feedback, the release has been delayed, as confirmed in the latest announcement.
Google Chrome is adding a Circle to Search-like feature for iPhones
Google is rolling out new search gestures that allow iPhone users to highlight anything on their screen to quickly search for it. The Lens screen-searching feature is available on iOS in both the Google app and Chrome browser and provides a similar experience to Android’s Circle to Search, which isn’t supported on iPhones.
Google Tests New APK Malware Scanning Feature in Chrome for Android
Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the Play Store that reduced warnings for downloading APK files.
Google Chrome adds real-time AI protection against dangerous content
Google has updated “Enhanced Protection” in Chrome with AI technology to provide real-time protection against malicious websites, downloads, and browser extensions. After three months of testing in Chrome Canary (the nightly version of Chrome with experimental features),
New Google Chrome Update—Act Now To Stay Secure
It’s time to update your Chrome browser, Google says, but there's one thing you must do, or you'll still be at risk from the ...
Google Chrome might change your passwords automatically one day
Google is working on a feature where Chrome will automatically change your passwords when it detects a data breach.
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Google Lens powering new Screen Search in Chrome for iOS
Google Lens Screen Search is rolling out now with Chrome 133 for iOS and the latest version of the Google (Search) app.
Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome Changes
Google Chrome users are being tracked. Last year’s decision to resurrect tracking cookies triggered a privacy storm, as did ...