Google disables Windows Segment Heap in Chrome 85 due to Performance issues

The supposed memory improvements that Segment Heap brings to Chrome on Windows 10 2004 are at the cost of increased CPU usage, Google found in their tests. The Chromium team has disabled the Segment Heap feature in Chrome 85 for now. Google Chrome uses more memory because of its architecture, everyone, including the Chromium team …

Chrome in Lite Mode to Play Streaming Videos in Low Resolution to Save Data

Google is bringing ‘LiteVideo’ support to Chrome for Android (and Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS) to complement LiteMode to save more data for users by playing streaming videos in low resolution. In other words, “The LiteVideo optimization will help users save data on media streams by encouraging media players to use lower bitrates for …

Chrome for Android is getting a new Security feature

After the desktop, Google is adding the ‘Safety check’ tool to Chrome on Android. Recently, Google introduced redesigned security and privacy settings for Chrome on the desktop, along with them, Chrome received a built-in tool to check browser security and update status. Chrome on Android now receiving the Safety check feature in Canary. The tool …