Google Improving Browser With Chrome v56; New Version Faster And Safer!

Google Chrome is one of the favorite browsers among Internet users. However, the company is still aiming to improve it by working on Chrome v56, which is faster and safer.

CIO reported that the new of Chrome will come with a simplified reload behavior. This means that it will only validate the main resource and proceed with a regular page load to maximize the reuse of cached resources. The older validation is time-consuming, thus slowing down the process.

"This typically results in hundreds of network requests per page issued to dozens of domains. On mobile devices, the high latency and transient nature of mobile connections mean that this behavior can produce serious performance issues," said Takashi Toyoshima.

To solve the performance problems, the upcoming new version of Chrome has reduced validation requests by up to 60 percent that will help users save bandwidth and power, resulting in a much faster speed. This process will also result in lower latency, power consumption and data usage.

Aside from this, the great thing about the new Chrome browser is its added security features. Google reportedly include 51 different security fixes for Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems for a safer browsing in Chrome version 56.

The security fixes include a new tool that will flag pages asking for information about banks and accounts using the HTTP protocol. A new label that reads "Not Secure" will also appear in the address bar.

That's not all because Chrome v56 will also arrive with Web Bluetooth API support for Android, Chrome OS and macOS. This new feature will make it possible for sites to connect with low-energy Bluetooth devices.

On a side note, netizens are dismayed when Facebook decided to autoplay audio on videos. If you are using Chrome or Opera, there's already an app that can block this.

According to the Next Web, Disable HTML5 Autoplay is a browser extension for Google Chrome and Opera that blocks automatic audio and video. Thus, you need not fret out about Facebook's autoplay if you are using these browsers.

Google is set to release Chrome v56 in the next few days and weeks. Meanwhile, the Disable HTML5 Autoplay is also slated to land on Firefox in the near future.

What's your take about the new Google Chrome browser? Have you tried the browser extension that disables Facebook's autoplay? How was the experience? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.