Browsers 9 April 2026

Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode
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Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode

Google began rolling out native vertical tabs and a full-page reading mode to the stable version of desktop Chrome on Tuesday, starting with Chrome 147 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users can now move the tab strip to the left and expand reading mode to fill the page. The rollout is gradual, with no set date for full availability. Chrome holds 69% of the global desktop browser market, according to StatCounter.
April 9, 2026
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
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Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android

Google released Chrome 147 for desktop and Android, expanding Local Network Access checks and adding Web Printing API for Isolated Web Apps. Chrome 148 beta on Android enables the Web Serial API and re-enables SharedWorker with extendedLifetime. The Android version also begins rolling out a Material 3 Expressive settings redesign. Chrome 147 on Android will reach Google Play over several days.
April 9, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Aviva Expands Canadian Underwriting Amid Valuation and Dividend Concerns
    May 23, 2026, 9:19 AM EDT. Aviva is expanding its Canadian underwriting by integrating Volante Global's Canadian team into Probitas Canada, aiming to increase capacity and technical expertise in writing complex risks. The stock trades near £6.26, about 9% below the £6.85 analyst target and 46.8% below estimated fair value. The move could shift Aviva's earnings mix as it deepens international operations. Investors should monitor Canadian premium volumes, loss ratios, and underwriting margins following the integration. The company's 6.28% dividend is flagged as not well covered by earnings or cash flow, presenting potential payout risks. The expansion reflects Aviva's strategy to build scale in specialist lines outside the UK, which may impact risk profiles and growth. Income-focused investors should watch dividend sustainability alongside growth initiatives.