Chrome 58 Now Available, Doesn't Bring Anticipated Touch Bar Support

Google’s Chromium team has announced that it is rolling out Chrome 58 for desktop users. The new version brings bug fixes, and many developer related features with it, however, the most anticipated Touch Bar support is not yet enabled.

The new Chrome 58 is rolling out to all Mac, Windows, and Linux users as we speak. The most anticipated Touch Bar feature that was seen in the Canary channel two months ago has not been released in the initial release, reports 9to5Google. To recap, the Touch Bar key essentially introduced controls like moving forwards or backwards in History. Other shortcuts on the Touch Bar were quick access to Omnibox and the ability to bookmark. It was essentially just like function row found on Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices.

Chrome 58 brings full support of IndexedDB 2.0 which enables large data handling of browser. It brings a new schema management, more uniform handling of failure, and bulk action methods. Most of the changes with this version are for Progressive Web Apps on Android, and they can now go completely full-screen. The version also gets rid of non-app UI for more richer experiences and immersive games.

There’s also the introduction of the ability to allow developers to customise Chrome’s media buttons for playback, full screen or download. Most notably, this version brings with it 29 security patches as well. Google notes that this roll out is happening in phases, so users may get it in a few weeks, if not now. You can check for an update in the browser in the Settings menu.

Google has also announced that updates for Android and Chrome OS are coming soon.