Windows Browsers Chrome V60

Google Chrome v60: The Developer and Security Milestone

Released in July 2017, Google Chrome v60 was a landmark version for the Chasms.com community, focusing on refining the user experience and introducing professional-grade tools for developers. While it kept the familiar Material Design look, v60 brought several key features that made the browser feel more "native" to the Windows and Mac environments.

The Debut of the Payment Request API

Chrome v60 aimed to make online shopping as smooth as a mobile app.

• One-Tap Checkout: By supporting the Payment Request API, websites could now retrieve your saved shipping and billing information directly from Chrome (with your permission), eliminating the need to manually fill out long forms on every store.

• Consistency: This brought the "autofill" experience into the modern era, making it safer and faster to support your favorite creators and shops.

New Shortcuts and "Native" Feels

For those who loved productivity, v60 introduced subtle but powerful changes:

• Mac Touch Bar Support: For the first time, users on MacBook Pros could see their favorite tabs, navigation buttons, and a search box directly on the physical Touch Bar.

• Faster Startup: Under-the-hood optimizations ensured that the browser launched faster on Windows 10, especially for users with a large number of installed extensions.

A Powerhouse for Developers: Lighthouse

Chrome v60 was a game-changer for anyone building for the web.

• Lighthouse Integration: This version integrated the Lighthouse auditing tool directly into the Chrome Developer Tools (under the new "Audits" tab).

• Performance Scores: With one click, you could run a report to see how fast your site was, how accessible it was for users with disabilities, and how well it followed SEO best practices.

Security First

Continuing Google's "HTTPS everywhere" mission, Chrome v60 improved how it handled insecure pages. It also patched 40 security vulnerabilities, including several critical fixes for the V8 JavaScript engine. It was a version that didn't just look good—it was built to be a fortress for your personal data.