was a major stable release of the Google Chrome web browser , officially launched on July 25, 2017 . While it didn't overhaul the visual interface for casual users, it introduced critical under-the-hood performance improvements, developer APIs, and significant hardware support for macOS users. Quick Facts Release Date: July 25, 2017. Engines: Built on WebKit 537.36 and JavaScript V8 6.0.286 . Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Support was extended to desktop versions, making it easier for users to complete checkouts using saved payment methods.
For developers, Chrome 60 debuted the . This tool provided two vital metrics to help measure how quickly a page actually felt to a user:
Included 40 security fixes for various vulnerabilities. Major Features and Improvements 1. MacBook Pro Touch Bar Support
This update simplified the way sites access stored passwords, returning them directly as part of the PasswordCredential .
Chrome 60 addressed , many of which were discovered by external researchers. A key security change also prevented BeforeUnload dialogs from appearing unless the user had interacted with the page, curbing a common tactic used by malicious sites to "trap" users on a page. Google Chrome 60 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
Enabled sites with push notification permissions to perform background tasks (like data syncing) without always needing to show a user-visible notification.
Prior to this version, websites often suffered from "invisible text" while custom fonts were downloading. Chrome 60 introduced the , allowing developers to specify a fallback system font to be shown immediately while the custom font loaded in the background. This significantly improved the perceived loading speed of typography-heavy sites. 3. New Performance Metrics: Paint Timing API
was a major stable release of the Google Chrome web browser , officially launched on July 25, 2017 . While it didn't overhaul the visual interface for casual users, it introduced critical under-the-hood performance improvements, developer APIs, and significant hardware support for macOS users. Quick Facts Release Date: July 25, 2017. Engines: Built on WebKit 537.36 and JavaScript V8 6.0.286 . Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Support was extended to desktop versions, making it easier for users to complete checkouts using saved payment methods.
For developers, Chrome 60 debuted the . This tool provided two vital metrics to help measure how quickly a page actually felt to a user: google chrome 60
Included 40 security fixes for various vulnerabilities. Major Features and Improvements 1. MacBook Pro Touch Bar Support
This update simplified the way sites access stored passwords, returning them directly as part of the PasswordCredential . was a major stable release of the Google
Chrome 60 addressed , many of which were discovered by external researchers. A key security change also prevented BeforeUnload dialogs from appearing unless the user had interacted with the page, curbing a common tactic used by malicious sites to "trap" users on a page. Google Chrome 60 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
Enabled sites with push notification permissions to perform background tasks (like data syncing) without always needing to show a user-visible notification. Engines: Built on WebKit 537
Prior to this version, websites often suffered from "invisible text" while custom fonts were downloading. Chrome 60 introduced the , allowing developers to specify a fallback system font to be shown immediately while the custom font loaded in the background. This significantly improved the perceived loading speed of typography-heavy sites. 3. New Performance Metrics: Paint Timing API