Google has announced a series of security updates for its browser Chrome, including a feature that allows users to delete the last 15 minutes of their browsing history on the Android version with a single click.
These updates are part of Google’s efforts to improve browser privacy controls and help users more effectively protect their personal information.
Until now, Chrome allowed users to delete browsing data from the last hour, last 24 hours, and last 7 days. Last 4 weeks and even entire search history with “Forever” option. However, the Android version of Chrome will soon include a new button called “Last 15 Minutes.”
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To use this feature, users will simply need to click on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of the Chrome interface and select the “Clear browsing data” option.
Google also announced that it will prepare a dark web report, this shows if Gmail addresses are exposed on the ‘dark web’Make it more accessible by adding it to the Google app menu. This feature is currently available on Android and will come to iOS soon.
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Regarding password privacy, Google stated that there is a Password Manager option integrated into the application and used to store passwords, It can be set as the default autofill provider on iOS devices.
In this way, the platform continues to move towards a password-free future and ‘toggle switches User accounts have no default credentials after support is rolled out for this function last May.
Google Translate is one of the most used tools in the world as it offers information in 133 languages.
This technology goes beyond just providing the meaning of a sentence; It also serves as a resource for learning new languages such as English. Although a relatively undiscovered feature, Google Translate is free and easy to access.
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There is a special section called ‘Vocabulary Coach’ for those who want to expand their English vocabulary or test their language proficiency. This name literally means a word instructor.
Unlike traditional language lessons, this tool turns language learning into a game by adopting gamification methodologies.
To use it, you need to type ‘Word Coach Google’ in the search bar; A new window presents cards with one question and two answer options. After completing a round of five questions, You will receive feedback on the correct answers and explanations for each.
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Currently this platform is only available on mobile devices. But Google Translate also offers a variety of other features that can help anyone learn and improve their English language skills.
It is also possible to improve English pronunciation with Google Translate. When in doubt about the English pronunciation of a word, you can type that word into the Google search bar followed by the word ‘pronunciation’.
Instantly, an audio and video tool will appear that will show the pronunciation of the word, mouth movements and play the audio of the sentence at different speeds in both American and British English.
*This content was prepared with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information published by Europa Press, and was reviewed by a journalist and editor.
Source: Exame
