Google is rolling out a major Chrome update that automatically revokes notification permissions for websites with low user engagement. The feature aims to reduce notification overload while preserving useful alerts. Available through Chrome’s Safety Check settings, this change affects billions of Android and desktop users.
Google has confirmed a significant Chrome update that will automatically remove notification permissions for websites with low user engagement, addressing what the company calls “notification overload” affecting billions of Android users and desktop users worldwide. This silent change, while less publicized than the Gemini AI integration, represents Google’s ongoing effort to reduce digital disruption while maintaining useful browser functionality across its ecosystem.
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