Chrome v115 Update: Mica Design, Refresh 2023 UI, reCAPTCHA Automation, Third‑Party Login Block, and Privacy Sandbox (Topics API)

Google Chrome has rolled out the official v115 release (v115.0.5790.98/99), now being pushed to all users. While the Chrome blog did not detail the changes, the update adds a new option in the site settings.

The update also brings support for Windows 11 Mica material design, although the redesign is not enabled by default. The full installer packages are available for download at https://www.landiannews.com/download/92622.html .

Chrome Refresh 2023 Design – Chrome now supports the Microsoft‑promoted Mica material design, similar to what is already used in Microsoft Edge. Chrome’s implementation is more conservative, exposing fewer elements and relying on system‑level window support. Users can enable the Chrome Refresh 2023 design via a tutorial link provided by 蓝点网.

reCAPTCHA Real‑Person Automation – A new feature allows Chrome to automatically complete Google reCAPTCHA challenges by generating and storing local files that prove the user is human. This feature is disabled by default for privacy reasons; it can be enabled under Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → More settings → Automatic verification.

Block Third‑Party Login Prompts – Users can now disable the pop‑up prompts that appear when websites offer Google or Facebook quick‑login options. The switch is found under Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → More settings → Third‑party login.

Privacy Sandbox (Topics API) – Chrome now includes a privacy sandbox feature, renamed to “Ad privacy settings,” which implements the Topics API. It aims to replace cookie‑based tracking by grouping users into interest categories for ad targeting, while allowing users to disable specific topics. The setting is located under Settings → Privacy and security → Ad privacy settings, with three sub‑options to configure.