Chrome for Android tests scheduled downloads

It looks like Google Chrome for Android is trying out scheduled downloads. The feature shows up in the latest Chrome Canary 86 version, but as 9to5Google notes, it doesn't seem to be fully operational yet. But what it does is let you set a time and date for when a download within the mobile browser should start. And it looks like it would even let you specify when a download begins based on your Wi-Fi connection. When you set a download schedule, Chrome will get a "Scheduled for later" tab where you can manage your downloads. If this feature gets a wider release, it's going to be useful for when you want to save data and battery life but have to download a file. 

Chrome tests feature that may extend battery life by up to 2 hours

There is an experimental feature in early Chrome 86 builds that will help address a common issue that laptop users face. It could save you up to two hours of battery life on a browser known as a battery hog. It'll reduce energy use by closing unnecessary JavaScript timers and trackers when a tab is open in the background. It's being reported that it can save two hours of battery life in a test with 36 background tabs and one black foreground tab open. That might seem like an extreme case, but some people do have that many tabs open.

As expected, the gains aren't quite that extreme if you're streaming a YouTube video there. The feature will reportedly be available both on the desktop and mobile. But it isn't known if it'll be ready by the time the new Chrome version is out. Or Google might scrap the feature. We'll keep you posted for any updates.

Source: TheWindowsClub, Via: Engadget

Google Chrome introduces tab groups in beta version

It's a common occurrence to have one too many tabs open on Google Chrome. The company is finally doing something to help you organize your tabs. Chrome's beta version is getting "tab groups," which you can organize, label, and colour-code. The stable release will come starting next week. If you have access to the new feature, right-click on a tab and select "Add tab to group." You will then be given an option to choose an existing group or create a new one, which you will need to name and label. You can even use emojis to add to your labels. Google says the rollout will be done slowly to make sure it doesn't affect Chrome's stability and performance. So, you'll have to be a bit patient if the feature doesn't make its way to you immediately.

Source: TechCrunch

Microsoft Editor takes on Grammarly

Microsoft has its answer to Grammarly. The company recently introduced Microsoft Editor, its AI-powered writing assistant, which supports 20+ languages. It works as a browser add-on on both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. If you don't want to spend to use Microsoft Editor, there is a free version that offers basic features like checking spelling and basic grammar on Word, Outlook.com, and anywhere else on the web. 

Now, if you have a Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription, you are offered more advanced grammar and style refinement suggestions that help you with things like clarity, use of formal language, conciseness, and vocabulary suggestions, among other things. The add-on is already available on the said app stores, so if you want to give it a try, you can do that right now.

Source: MSPowerUser