Chrome 79 is a web browser developed by Google Inc, available for download in full install version for Windows platforms from legacy sources. This version of Chrome was officially released on 2019-12-29 for public access and a brief summary of important updates and change log pertaining to this edition can be read below.

Google Chrome 79.0.3945 was built on Blink 79 layout engine using JavaScript V8 engine version 7.9.317. This version is released for Windows, iOS and android versions and has many functionality additions apart from number of fixes and improvements.

Windows edition Changes

• The ability to create immersive experiences with the WebXR Device API
• The Wake Lock API is available as an origin trial
• The rendersubtree attribute is available as an origin trial
• Videos from the Chrome DevSummit are now online
• Changes -webkit-appearance keywords to work only with specific element type

• Stability and performance improvements.
• Password safety
• Support for virtual reality
• The ability to reorder bookmarks
• Installed Progressive Web Apps on Android now support maskable icons

• Chrome will check if username and password are leaked if signed in to Chrome and then in to a website
• Starting a search in the address bar will initiate top suggestions even if network connection is slow