Google Chrome 98 is also available for the Extended Stable channel. Since Microsoft shifted from a 6-week release cycle to a 4-week release cycle, they also introduced a new channel – the Extended Stable channel – which is an 8-week release cycle. This update also brings in new features like a built-in screenshot tool, stable web applications, updated look of the emojis, which you could also add to screenshots on Chrome 96 for Android. We strongly recommend that you upgrade your Chrome version using the following guide, or you may install it on your device (PC, Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux) using the given links below.
Release Summary
Complete Release Build: 98.0.4758.81Release Date: Tuesday, February 1st, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android.Previous Build: Chrome 97.0.4692.71Bug Fixes: 27. More information about security fixes can be found here.
Upgrade to Chrome 98.0.4758.81
If you already have Google Chrome installed on your computer, then updating it would be easy. Please follow the guide below to update your existing Chrome browser to version 98.0.4758.81. The browser will now close and reopen. When it does, you can navigate to the About Google Chrome page again and confirm that it has indeed been updated to version 98.0.4758.81.Google Chrome successfully updated There are a few different methods that can also be used to update your Chrome browser to the latest version, including:
Update using Google updateUse the downloaded Chrome installerUsing NiniteDownload Chrome without using a browser
You can learn more about these methods in this guidepost. You may also download the Chrome browser from the links given below if you do not already have it.
Download Google Chrome 98.0.4758.81
Click on the links below to download Chrome 98.0.4758.81: Download: Google Chrome web installer Download: Google Chrome offline installer Download: Google Chrome MSI Installer [Enterprise Edition] Download: Google Chrome for macOS Download: Google Chrome Offline Installer for Linux Download: Google Chrome for Android Download: Google Chrome for iOS Download: Google Chrome Portable
Install Google Chrome 98.0.4758.81
Installing the Chrome browser on a Windows PC is as easy as downloading them. The process may vary for different platforms. Download the file from the links above, and then double-click it to execute. The rest of the process is pretty much automatic. The setup will download the required files (if the web installer was downloaded), install them for you and the browser will launch itself as soon as it is installed successfully.Chrome 98 installing The process is the same for all Windows versions. Type winver in Run to check your operating system’s build and version.
What’s New in Google Chrome 98
Built-in Screenshot Tool
Google has added a new feature to Chrome where users can now capture their screens using the built-in screenshot tool, rather than using the Windows screen capturing feature or any other third-party tool or browser extension. To use this feature, click on the Share button in the address bar at the top of the browser, and then click Screenshot from the extended menu.
Smoother Emojis with COLRv1
COLRv1 (Color Gradient Vector Fonts) allows smaller emoji files, as opposed to the scaling limitations of bitmap fonts, which in turn makes the emojis sharper regardless of their size. This feature improves the user experience while using Chrome emojis.
Emojis to Screenshots on Android
Users can now directly add emojis to the screenshots they take on Google Chrome for Android. However, by default, this feature is disabled. You can enable this feature bling the flag located at:
Google Chrome Update History
Google Chrome Releases Version History
Closing Words
If you use Google Chrome, then we would suggest that you upgrade to this release as patches high-importance security vulnerabilities, which could potentially be exploited by attackers if left unpatched. Apart from this, we think that the features introduced in this release are a must-have which improves your overall browsing experience. Also see:
Download Google Chrome 96.0.4664.93Download Google Chrome 96: Also Available for Extended Stable ChannelGoogle Chrome 99 Released With Handwriting Recognition, Date Picker, And Security ImprovementsDownload Google Chrome 102 With Extensions Starter Kit, New Keyboard Shortcuts, And Continued SearchesDownload Google Chrome 103 With Faster Page Loading
