Google recently released Chrome Beta version 99.0.4844.16, allowing users to test new features before their official launch. We'll tell you what's new below.
According to a changelog mentioned by the company, Chrome Beta 99.0.4844.16 will contain stability and performance fixes.
The Chrome 99 beta version It is already available on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, and the final version is expected to be ready soon.
As to the most noteworthy new features, has a simple download button bar in the upper right corner (It would be quite similar to what we have in Microsoft Edge.) The download icon turns blue when something is downloading and returns to gray once the item has been downloaded.
We also highlight that This beta version includes support for a handwriting recognition API. Google has been experimenting with this API since Chrome 91, and it's now available in the latest beta version.
This will make it easier for developers to create note-taking and drawing apps that work seamlessly across different platforms without having to use third-party integrations.
Chrome 99 On the other hand, it aims to resolve issues with ad blockers. Starting with this version, Google no longer allows new ad blocker extensions to use Manifest V2. New ad blockers must now use Manifest V3.
What does this mean for the user? Google will stop giving extensions access to a fundamental API for the functioning of ad blockers (webRequest), in favor of another that will limit their effectiveness: declarativeNetRequest, which they consider more secure.
However, this is not the case because The extensions will stop filtering. And the browser itself will do it, using a list provided by these blockers.
As for tabs, they aim to improve their organization. You'll be able to group tabs or pin them to automatically open the websites you use most often.
Finally, Web applications can now specify a different theme color and background color for dark mode using the color_scheme_dark field.
Try this new version and experience these and other changes that will be included and modified until the official version is released.
