Google has long wanted to replace the lock icon in Chrome’s address bar, and it’s finally proceeding with those plans in September as part of a broader browser redesign. The company notes how ...

The little lock icon that appears on the Chrome browser’s web address bar may fill you with comfort when you see it. But Google plans on retiring the feature, saying it’s outlived its use. The lock ...

Do you know what the lock icon in your web browser means? If not, you're far from alone. Google now plans to replace the lock next to the address in Chrome with a variant of the "tune" icon you see ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A new tune icon will replace it later this year to avoid misleading users about how ‘trustworthy’ websites are ...

Most modern web browsers use a lock icon to let you know if you’re visiting a site that that uses HTTPS for secure connections or not. But Google says in recent years HTTPS has become the rule rather ...

In a nutshell: Google will soon be doing away with a staple of the Internet for Chrome browser users. The familiar padlock icon in the URL bar will be retired later this year in favor of a variant of ...