Google Chrome 78 for Windows, Linux, and Mac Now Available for Download

Google has just released Chrome 78 for all supported desktop platforms, namely Windows, Linux, and Mac.

The new version of the browser comes with welcome improvements in key areas, including new customization options for the New Tab page.

Google has been working on refining the New Tab page (NTP) for several versions already, and this latest release introduces new customization options, including more colors and themes to choose from.

Another feature that Google has been working on for this release enhances the sync process between Chrome for PC and for Android.

Beginning with Chrome 78, you should technically be able to send some information, such as phone numbers, to a synced Android device, all from the browser. Basically, all you need to do is select a phone number in Google Chrome, right-click it, and then use a brand-new option to send the information to an Android device.

At this point, you should receive the phone number data on your Android device and make a call without having to manually dial the number. This feature was supposed to be part of Chrome 78, but after the update, I can’t see it on my device.

Critical security fixes

Google Chrome 78 also comes with a series of stability and performance enhancements, so the browser should be faster and more stable overall. Of course, the company has also fixed several other issues, including security flaws.

For example, there are three different security vulnerabilities marked with a high severity rating, as it follows:

CVE-2019-13699: Use-after-free in media

CVE-2019-13700: Buffer overrun in Blink

CVE-2019-13701: URL spoof in navigation

Google has paid no less than $36,000 to security researchers reporting these vulnerabilities, and a series of other bounties were also offered for medium and low-severity flaws. Google Chrome 78 comes with a total of 37 security fixes on all platforms.