Google released a new version of the program browsing Chrome on May 25, 2021. Chrome 91 Stable is a information security and new features that is automatically released to all devices on which the browser is installed.
The update fixes 32 security vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser, as stated in Chrome Release blog.
One of the main new features of Chrome 91 is support for pasting files on the operating system clipboard. Chrome users who want to upload files to a web service could use a file browser or drag & drop. The ability to paste files that exist in the Clipboard has a new option. Just use Ctrl-V to paste the information or file and the site will accept it if it supports it.
Other changes in Chrome 91
The following is a brief overview of other major changes to Chrome 91:
- Problem tabs will automatically freeze in Chrome to free up system resources. Exceptions include tabs that play audio and other types of activities.
- Installed PWAs can start with functional system. Use flag chrome://flags/#enable-desktop-pwas-run-on-os-login for more settings.
- Η door HTTP 10080 was blocked to stop NAT Slipstream 2.0 attacks.
- The GravitySensor API was enabled by default.
- WebOTP API support on Android for multi-source iframes, if enabled by the policy.
- Support for JSON modules.
- WebAssembly SIMD support.
- WebTransport protocol support framework.
- JavaScript will support modules in service workers.
- DNS over HTTPS is now also available on Linux
