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Updated: Feb 27, 2024|

Version

32.0

Version 32.0 Release Notes

New features:
WebXR gamepad updates: Gamepad info for the quest 3 controller in WebXR will now report:
Thumb proximity to the top face of the controller
Index finger proximity to the trigger
Pointedness the index finger is. 0 = fully pointed, 1 = finger on the surface
Position of the index finger on the trigger
Force of the index finger on the trigger. After pulling the trigger, this will return the additional force from the index finger
WebXR: Experimental support for body tracking
WebGPU: Support for WebGPU (!)

Experimental features (not available to all users):
Browser Extensions: Initial rollout of support for selected Browser Extensions.  This is a Beta release, currently with LastPass available for installation.
New windows: Create new Browser windows through the options menu (three-dot menu) or by right clicking a link.
Persistent audio:  Media will now continue to play when you switch to a new tab in the same window! You can mute a tab by clicking the 'volume' icon on the playing tab.
Improved New Tab Page: Users should see faster load times, regional content, and removal of some shelves.

Additional changes:
Updated to Chromium Milestone 122:  For more information about new and improved standards support, see Chromium Revision
Security fixes
Reliability fixes
Bug fixes