Topic: Browser
Apple Maps is now accessible on the web in beta version.
Apple Maps is now accessible on the web, following in the footsteps of Google Maps. The service is currently in beta mode, offering users a new way to access its features beyond the app. There are currently some restrictions. Availability varies by region, and Maps will initially only be available online in English. Currently, you can access Apple Maps from Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad. Windows PC users can access the service through Chrome and Edge. Apple says it will expand the online experience to other languages, devices…
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Opera’s Gaming Browser Equipped with Artificial Intelligence ‘Assistant’
Opera has released an updated version of its browser for gamers, incorporating the same generative AI capabilities that were introduced with its One browser. The company initially introduced its Aria AI with the One browser in June, and later extended it to its Android browser. However, the GX browser for gamers did not have AI capabilities until now. With the latest update, GX users now have the option to utilize Aria’s features by enabling “Early Bird” in settings and activating “Aria Extension” and “Aria Command Line”. Additionally, users will need…
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AI Browser Assistant from Opera Now Available on iOS
Today, Opera revealed that its Aria AI assistant has been introduced to iOS. Initially launched on desktop in June, this addition is a result of a collaboration with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Opera proudly states that Aria, now accessible on all significant desktop and mobile platforms, has amassed a user base of over one million on desktop and Android. Like Microsoft’s Bing Copilot and Google’s Search Generative Experience, Aria can answer questions and react to the context of active web pages. The assistant leverages OpenAI’s GPT API and uses…
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Google May Be Removing Chrome From ChromeOS
According to reports, Google has been making efforts for a considerable period to disentangle the Chrome browser from Chrome OS, which indicates that their project is now close to completion. The proposed solution appears to be a relatively new independent browser called Lacros, which is based on Linux and would replace the existing Chrome OS-based browser. Furthermore, it has been stated by About Chromebooks that Lacros is almost ready for widespread use. Why does this matter? As it stands, you need a full Chrome OS update to make any changes…
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Arc Web Browser Now Open to All Users
The Browser Company has made it effortless for users to personalize or vandalize the websites they browse. They have launched the Arc 1.0 browser for Mac without any waitlist. This final version incorporates several recently introduced features such as an optional toolbar, a site “control center,” and picture-in-picture functionality for Google Meet video calls. Additionally, the software is expected to be more streamlined and quicker compared to its previous iterations. As before, Arc is rethinking some of the fundamentals of web browsers. You can customize the look and layout of…
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DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-Focused Web Browser Now Available for Windows Users
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-oriented substitute for Google, has been developing its own browser. After being introduced in open beta for Mac towards the end of last year, the DuckDuckGo browser is now being launched in beta for Windows from today. According to DuckDuckGo, this is the product that has been most requested for years. Naturally, DuckDuckGo is the default search engine here. But the browser has some additional features like Duck Player that prevent YouTube from showing targeted ads and block recommendations that users follow. YouTube will still see this as…
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Chrome to Enable PDFs to be Read Aloud
Google is set to introduce a new feature that will enhance the accessibility of PDFs for individuals with low vision. The feature, which involves the integration of OCR technology into Chrome, will convert PDFs into text that is more easily accessible, especially for those who rely on screen readers. Additionally, the tool will offer image descriptions. The feature will be available “over the coming months,” Google says. The company also plans to expand beyond Chrome later this year, though it hasn’t said which platforms might get the update. We’ve asked…
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iOS Users Can Now Access Maps and Create Calendar Events Directly Through Chrome
Google has made it easier for iPhone users to perform common tasks in Chrome without having to switch between multiple apps. The latest update to Chrome for iOS allows users to view Maps addresses, create Calendar events, and translate text without leaving the browser. This means that users can now locate a restaurant, set a reminder to visit it, and translate the menu all within the same app. The upcoming update will also make Google Lens significantly more useful. You can search with your camera, take new photos or draw…
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Opera’s AI-Powered Browser Now Available to the Public
Opera has announced that its browser infused with generative AI is now available for public use. The browser, called Opera One, has exited its early access phase and can now be downloaded from the company’s website. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Opera has an integrated artificial intelligence called Aria that you can access from the sidebar. You can also start using Aria with a hotkey (CTRL or Command and /). Artificial intelligence is also available in Opera’s Android browser from today. Artificial intelligence is based…
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Safari in iOS 17 Now Strips Tracking Parameters From URLs
Apple’s web browser Safari, with the release of iOS 17, has the ability to eliminate tracking parameters from URLs automatically when using Private Browsing Mode. This feature is designed to prevent cross-website tracking. Whenever a tracking parameter is detected while browsing or copying a link, Safari will remove the identifying components of the URL while preserving the remaining parts. The links will still work properly, but will not contain the unique identifiers, MacRumors said. This new feature is called Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection. It works not only in Safari…
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Chrome will soon ditch the lock icon in favor of a new design: what does it matter?
The Chrome browser has a security feature that tells you if you’ve opened a dangerous website with an HTTPS icon in the link or URL and a lock icon next to it. But Google now wants to make some changes as part of the design of the Material You elements, and soon you will get a new icon that will replace the lock icon without changing the quality of protection for vulnerable websites. Material You has become a central part of Google’s design language, not only in Pixel devices, but…
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Indian government warns of security risk in Microsoft Edge browser: Update now
The Microsoft Edge browser has a security issue that the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT-In, has flagged as medium severity this week. The Information Security Agency claims that Microsoft’s web browser has several security holes that could allow an attacker to bypass your device’s security and give them access to data stored on it. The agency has also told about the problem and how it can affect the targeted devices. “These vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Edge due to incorrect validation and user-supplied data handling during file download. An…
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Opera Adds ChatGPT, AI summarization features to its browser: Learn more
Web browser company Opera announced Wednesday that it is adding AI-powered features to its Opera and Opera GX desktop browsers — namely AI prompts and sidebar access to ChatGPT and ChatSonic to transform users’ browsing experience. According to the company, these new tools will be available early on all desktop platforms. AI Prompts, a native feature of the Opera browser, helps users shorten or explain long confusing text to them, whether it’s a paragraph, an entire article, or even a website. “AI prompts are available by highlighting text or directly…
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Mozilla and Google are working on iPhone browsers that violate Apple’s policies: what it means
Apple has tight control over how web browsers work on its products, but that could all change soon, as both Mozilla and Google are said to be working on an entirely new web browser that goes against Apple’s application policies. According to a report from The Register this week, both web browser giants build Chrome and Firefox using the standard Blink and Gecko rendering engines. This development suggests that Apple is likely to make some drastic changes to its App Store rules, and both Google and Mozilla are preparing for…
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