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Google Chrome Notification Update Reduces Overload for Android Users

Google has confirmed a major Chrome update that automatically revokes notification permissions for rarely-used websites. The feature targets notification overload affecting billions of Android users while preserving useful alerts. This enhancement joins other privacy and safety improvements in Chrome’s ongoing development.

Google Chrome is rolling out a significant update that automatically removes notification permissions for websites users haven’t interacted with recently, addressing notification overload affecting the browser’s 3 billion Android users. This quiet but impactful change comes alongside more publicized AI upgrades like Gemini in Chrome, offering practical relief from the constant stream of alerts that research shows receive minimal engagement.

How Chrome’s Automatic Notification Management Works