Yandex. Browser »big update - web applications and start page have become more convenient

For Yandex. Browser " came out major update. It is aimed at making it easier to work with web applications, improving the usability of the start page and improving some functionality. Let's talk about the main changes.

Convenient work with web applications

Yandex. Browser ”, which allows you to run any site as a standalone program, now offer two new display options. The first allows you to open the application simultaneously with any other tab in the mode of splitting the window into two parts. For example, you can launch a messenger and simultaneously search for information on the Internet or watch a video.

Also, the web application is now easy to open in a pop-up window to quickly reply to someone in mail or messenger. By clicking in another area of ​​the screen, such a window will be closed.

Start page customization

On the tab of the new page, you can now not only change the background, the size of the Scoreboard, the color and shape of the tabs, but also choose one of four ready-made options for the appearance of the page. There is a familiar classic look, informational with an emphasis on news, work, allowing you to focus on business, and minimalistic.

Convenient screenshots

A handy screenshot tool has recently appeared in the Windows version of the browser. A click opens a menu to take a snapshot of the selected area, the entire screen, or the entire web page. Now you can assign hotkeys to these options in the settings to make working with the tool more convenient.

By the way, screenshots in this way can be taken not only in the browser, but also in any other programs open on the computer.

Auto-translate pictures and videos

On charts and tables laid out in image format, the button "Translate text in picture" will now be available. The browser will define the text itself, translate it if necessary and display it over the original image. Such a function will also come in handy with ordinary photos, where there are some inscriptions.

Also added two-voice voiceover video translation, which is available for English-language videos on YouTube, Vimeo and other platforms. This function has already been discussed. reported.