Most people experience generative AI today through chatbots like ChatGPT. However, web browsers are emerging as a potential gateway for everyday user interactions with large language models (LLMs). This shift from standalone chatbots to AI agent-driven web browsers has been underscored by recent product releases such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent, which lets AI agents use a browser to surf the …
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The new AI browser from Perplexity makes Chrome feel outdated
Perplexity has introduced a bold new entry into the browser landscape. Comet reimagines the browsing experience by embedding artificial intelligence at its core and reshaping how we search, read, and interact with information online. I’ll explore how Comet works, what sets it apart, and why it might be the first browser built for the future. Related I replaced Google Search …
Read More »Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
Google announced Monday that it’s introducing a new feature that lets iOS users easily switch between work and personal Google accounts in Chrome. Previously, iOS users had to completely sign out of a Google account and then log in with another, and repeat this process every time they want to access a different account. “People often use their mobile device …
Read More »Chrome will let you switch between personal and work accounts on iOS
Google is introducing the option to easily switch between personal and work profiles in its Chrome browser on iOS, with data kept separate between the two. The new option is part of Google’s enterprise software package, and doesn’t allow non-enterprise users to switch freely between two Google accounts in the browser. Companies that adopt Chrome Enterprise can let employees sign …
Read More »Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera
It’s been speculated on. It’s been rumored. It’s been hoped for. And according to an interview with TechRadar, it’s happening. Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat says Google plans to combine Chrome OS and Android “into a single platform.” Google has kept its phone and tablet operating systems distinct from its laptop platform. There has been plenty of crossover over the …
Read More »I tested a new browser that makes Chrome feel outdated
Karandeep Singh / Android Authority AI is embedding itself into every nook of our digital lives faster than Elon Musk can type his next obnoxious tweet. First, it was an app that could talk to you in a natural voice. Then it spread to everyday voice assistants. And now, it’s coming — strong-armed — for our main work app: web …
Read More »Chrome for Android users can now choose which end of the screen the address bar is on
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Chrome for Android’s bottom address bar is rolling out widely. Users now have the option to keep the bar at the top of the screen or lower it to the bottom. Google is giving Android Chrome users another way to customize their mobile browsing experience. Announced last month, the Android browser is finally getting …
Read More »PSA: Google Chrome to soon drop support for macOS Big Sur
If you’re a Chrome user still running macOS Big Sur, you’ll soon have to decide which of the two you’ll want to update, as Google just confirmed it’s dropping support for macOS 11. Here is the timeline. Chrome 139, expected to ship on July 30, won’t run on macOS 11 In its Chrome Platform Status page, Google has confirmed that …
Read More »As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2025
Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovations, particularly in integrating generative AI into its search functionalities. However, users seeking alternatives will find a variety of browsers aiming to challenge these industry giants. To help navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we’ve …
Read More »Google confirms it’s ‘combining’ Chrome OS and Android into a single platform
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Google executive has reportedly confirmed that the company will combine Chrome OS and Android into a single platform. This news comes after we reported in November that Chrome OS will be merged into Android. This also follows Android 16’s release, which brings several desktop-themed features to the platform. We exclusively reported back in …
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