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Chrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more - 9to5Google
Publisher description: Google is rolling out Chrome 156 for Googlebooks with a slew of improvements and bug fixes. This follows the last browser update...
NewsAPI | Oct 26, 2026 | Abner Li
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Site Icons: Site and Google icons appear correctly when clicking into the address bar from a webpage or search results page. Close Third-Party Sign-In Prompts: The close (X) button will close third-party sign-in prompts correctly. AI Mode Animation Timing: The AI Mode animation waits for the expansion to complete before playing and plays more consistently. “Add to your search”: The menu for adding tabs and files to an AI Mode search now has an “Add to your search” header. “View your AI Mode history”: The address bar now correctly displays “Ask anything” hint text and blinking cursor.
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