Google released Chrome 51 web browser for Windows and Mac. Apart from bug fixes, the new update includes a new Credential Management API that will improve the website login experience. The new API allows developers to use Chrome’s credential managers more widely. Custom login flows, remembering federated identity preferences, and general interaction to improve the login experience for users is now possible. Users can sign in with one tap and automatically sign back in when returning to the site.
Google Chrome 51 will not run the rendering for frames that are off screen. This will reduce the workload on the browser and also reduce power consumption by up to 30%. On Android, the browser gets new Material bookmark widget . This update includes 42 security fixes and contains many additional APIs and other changes for developers. Android, Chrome OS, and iOS will receive the new update soon.
