Google is working to combat notification spam on Chrome

Chrome's existing “quieted” notification prompt (Source: 9to5Google)

Google is taking a more aggressive approach to combating notification spam. A new code change in Chrome will allow the browser to revoke a website's permission to send notifications and block future attempts at asking for permission. Right now, Chrome's protections only convince you not to give that permission, but the choice is still left to you to accept. 

This change will affect what it calls the "disruptive" sites. It is unclear if it will be similar to the existing lists of sites you may have quieted or if this is a separate deterrent. As 9to5Google noted, it looks like Google just wants to keep Chrome spam-free.

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Google Lens for Chrome desktop can now translate text, too

Source: Android Police

Google has updated Lens on the desktop with more helpful features. It doesn't just help you do reverse image searches. Now, it gets Text and Translate options, too. You can copy, listen, translate or search for text in the images. The two tabs are interchangeable, allowing you to click or select a portion of the text from Translate or translate words from Text. 

Translate's interface is similar to the mobile app interface. You can let Lens auto-detect the language or set it manually. It will display the translation directly over the original text, too, and list them on the right sidebar, where you get the option to copy them. If you want a more robust experience, you can open the text inside translate.google.com. This update to Google Lens seems to be widely available for Chrome 100 users on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.

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Google Chrome might get manual password input

Source: Google

Google Chrome's password manager isn't as robust as what's available. One shortcoming is you couldn't add passwords yourself. You'll have to wait for the browser's prompt. But that might change soon. Android Police noted that the latest stable version of Chrome has a buried flag that allows you to manually add passwords. 

A Reddit user spotted the feature in the Canary builds of Chrome at the end of 2021. The same user also spotted a recent Chrome Canary 101 feature, which lets you add notes for passwords. It's another feature unavailable on the current Google Chrome iteration.

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Share menu on Chrome for Android gets built-in screenshot tool

Google has rolled out a new feature with Chrome 91 on Android that brings a Screenshot tool into the Share menu. When you use this new feature, it includes the Omnibox in your capture. You then get the option to Crop, add Text, and Draw. When you're done editing the screenshot, tap on the Next button. From there, you will choose to share the screenshot, save it to the device only, or delete it. You'll know if you've received the feature as the Screenshot option is the first available tool in the Share menu.

Source: 9to5Google