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This was a bid by the iPhone maker tokeep millions of its users hooked on Safari.
For a minute, it looked like Google would end support for ad-tracking third-party cookies in Chrome.

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For context, cookies are small files stored on your gadget while browsing a website hosted by a server.
Cookies store important data that Google Chrome leverages to track a user’s digital footprint and browsing trends.
The information is curated and present tailored ads to the user.

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Google made a follow-up announcement, citing its intentions to end support for third-party cookies inChrome.
The move was received with mixed reactions.



















