Google has released Chrome 112 stable version for all platforms. Chrome 112 is a version that focuses on providing security updates, fixing 16 different security issues while also bringing some minor new features and improvements.
- The 16 different security issues have been fixed before they could be exploited.
- Starting from Chrome 112, Google will abandon support for Chrome apps and instead focus on supporting Progressive Web Apps (PWA).
- Chrome for iOS will automatically upgrade mixed content to HTTPS whenever possible. Additionally, websites and PWAs can now be added to the home screen on iOS.
- A new feature has been added to the browser’s security check starting from Chrome 112. It will automatically revoke website permissions that haven’t been accessed in a long time. Permissions granted by enterprise policies are not affected.
- Chrome administrators and Android users can load chrome://policy/logs to resolve enterprise policy issues.
- HTTP Only mode in Chrome includes a new policy that supports force_enabled which enables the “Always use secure connection” option under chrome://settings/security.
- Chrome 112 brings many changes related to web developers.
Version details: Linux and Mac versions: 112.0.5615.49; Windows version: either 112.0.5615.49 or .50; Android version: either .47 or .48; iOS version: .46