The official Firefox 156 release notes state that Mozilla has released Firefox 156.0, which includes faster PDF loading, reduced resource consumption when displaying large JPEG images, a new macOS startup option, and a number of fixes. Firefox 156.0 was made available to users on the Release channel on September 15, 2026. The built-in PDF viewer…
Mozilla is adding native ad blocking to Firefox for iOS. Once the feature reaches your account, you can use it to block many ads while browsing on mobile. The ad blocker is off by default and targets third-party ad networks, most third-party ads on websites, ad-related trackers, pop-ups, and overlays at the network level. It…
Google is developing a Chrome security feature to block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine on unmanaged consumer devices, as indicated by ongoing Chromium Gerrit changes. This feature is not yet available in stable Chrome, but Google intends to enable it by default once approved. The update…
Microsoft has added support for signing into Edge with a Google account in version 150 on Windows and macOS, according to the browser’s stable release notes released on July 2, 2026. Users are now able to sign in with a Google account alongside their Microsoft account. This feature is being gradually rolled out to all…
Google is expanding its advanced autofill features to Chrome on iOS and Android, with tight integration into Google Wallet for handling sensitive documents. The update allows Chrome to automatically fill out web forms with information such as passport numbers, driver’s license details, Known Traveler Numbers, vehicle identification numbers, license plates, and flight itineraries. The rollout…
Microsoft has announced that it will switch to a two-week release cycle for Microsoft Edge starting with Edge 152, which is set to reach the Stable channel on August 27. Each update will include roughly half as many new features as previous releases, but will come twice as often. Microsoft states that this change will…
The Browser Choice Alliance, a group of web browser developers, has sent an open letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, accusing the company of abusing its dominant position in the PC market to promote Edge. The letter calls on Microsoft to change its approach to browser competition and to adopt policies that give users more…
Mozilla has released Firefox 151, introducing three notable updates for both desktop and mobile users. The new version adds the ability to select VPN locations using the free built-in VPN, expands AI controls on iOS and Android devices, and includes a new one-click reset button for Private Browsing sessions. VPN Location Selection in Firefox’s Free…
Since 2024, Firefox has gained 6 million users, mainly due to browser choice screens introduced under the EU Digital Markets Act, according to data from The Register. Other independent browsers such as DuckDuckGo, Opera, Vivaldi, and Aloha have also experienced growth following the same regulatory change. The Digital Markets Act mandates that gatekeepers like Apple…
Microsoft is removing the ability to pin web apps and websites to the Sidebar in Microsoft Edge. A future update will remove any apps users have already added. The feature will still exist technically, but the core functionality that many relied on is being retired. Microsoft has not announced a specific date for this change….
