This release also includes 28 security improvements, of which 9 are of high importance. Therefore, if you use Chrome often and want to keep your system safe from external threats, you can upgrade to this build using the given guide, or install Google Chrome using the given links below. Google Chrome is supported on Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
Release Summary
Complete Release Build: 99.0.4844.51Release Date: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android.Previous Build: Chrome 98.0.4758.81Bug Fixes: 28. More information about security fixes can be found here.
Upgrade to Chrome 99
If you already have Google Chrome installed on your computer, then updating it would be easy. Follow the guide below to update your existing Chrome browser to version 99.0.4844.51.
Release Summary Upgrade to Chrome 99 Download Google Chrome 99 Install Google Chrome 99 What’s New in Google Chrome 99 System Date Picker Downloads Shortcut in Top Menu Web Handwriting Recognition Google Chrome Update History Final Verdict
The browser will now close and reopen. When it does, you can navigate to the About Google Chrome page again and confirm that it has indeed been updated to version 99. There are a few different methods that can also be used to update your Chrome browser to the latest version, including:
Update using Google updateUse the downloaded Chrome installerUsing NiniteDownload Chrome without using a browser
You can learn more about these methods in this guidepost. You may also download the Chrome browser from the links given below if you do not already have it.
Download Google Chrome 99
Click on the links below to download Chrome 99.0.4844.51: Download: Google Chrome web installer Download: Google Chrome offline installer Download: Google Chrome MSI Installer [Enterprise Edition] Download: Google Chrome for macOS Download: Google Chrome Offline Installer for Linux Download: Google Chrome for Android Download: Google Chrome for iOS Download: Google Chrome Portable
Install Google Chrome 99
Installing the Chrome browser on a Windows PC is as easy as downloading them. The process may vary for different platforms. Download the file from the links above and then double-click it to execute. The rest of the process is pretty much automatic. The setup will download the required files (if the web installer was downloaded), install them for you and the browser will launch itself as soon as it is installed successfully. The process is the same for all Windows versions.
What’s New in Google Chrome 99
System Date Picker
Previously, developers had to use a CSS hack or custom widgets for their web applications, so that users could select a date in a form. This resulted in a heavier, unoptimized web app. Chrome 99 eliminates this problem and allows users to use their system’s date picker to input a date. You can try out this feature on a demo website after upgrading to Chrome 99.
Downloads Shortcut in Top Menu
Chrome previously showed all recent downloads in a bar at the bottom of the browser. However, Google Chrome has now switched to a more Microsoft Edge-type look and introduced a new downloads button in the top menu alongside your Chrome account icon. When a new download begins, you will now see a blue download icon appear at the top menu. Once the download is complete, the blue icon will turn gray and then disappear shortly after.
Web Handwriting Recognition
Google has been experimenting with a handwriting recognition API for some time now. With Chrome 99, they have now finalized this new feature and introduced it to the stable channel. Users can now input text using their handwriting in web applications which converts your writing into text. You can check out the details of this feature and a visual example in this blog post.
Google Chrome Update History
Google Chrome Releases Version History
Final Verdict
Google has shifted the release of new Chrome versions from a 6-week cycle to a 4-week cycle. Therefore, we do not see any major changes to the browser altogether. However, Google still improves the browser’s features and publishes them as they get finalized. Google Chrome 100 is expected in another 4 weeks, which should be around 28th March 2022. This will mark 100 versions of Google Chrome. We certainly hope this century will bring along new, exciting features.
