Q: I have concerns about the chromium version you use.
I can see the chromium version is always outdated and not latest for the sidekick browser. This comes with many security issues and vulnerabilities. Utilizing outdated browsers with vulnerabilities may pose risks to your data and compromise the security of online payment transactions. This is something you need to pay attention at first. I feel you should have frequent update cycles with immediate release of the chromium. This is what I see lagging with sidekick, other than that it is almost perfect browser.
Jane_Sidekick
May 14, 2024A: Hi there,
Thanks a lot for the feedback!
We'll pay attention to it!
By any chance this will be prioritized? Knowing that it has delayed patching makes me wanting to back off now. :(
Hi there!
We implement even versions of the Chrome updates (116,118,120 etc.). Now, 122th is almost ready. Our team is trying to shorten the gap between Chrome versions, but we won't be able to implement new versions as soon as Chrome releases them (for obvious reasons).
Anyway, we're monitoring the vulnerabilities and trying to keep the browser up to date for safety reasons and the websites' correct performance.
Okay, but as per my observations waiting time for getting update for the vulnerability fix after new chromium release is long, it takes 1 - 2 months to get it fixed. It is annoying to use a browser attached with vulnerability for that long period.
For example,
Chromium 118 was released on 2023-10-10
Sidekick got update for on December, 2023
Chromium 120 released on 2023-12-05
Sidekick got its update in Late January, 2024
Chromium 122 was released on 2024-02-21
And sidekick still got no update on it. It's been more than 1 month.
This browser is fine for casual browsing, but it might not be suitable for important or secure tasks because it's often outdated. On other than I can see other competitor provides immediate update on their browser. For example, ARC browser they are in beta for Windows but even in beta they provide Chromium 123 which was released a couple of days back.
Just a friendly suggestion, I just mean you just need to improve your product release cycle, this can make your product stand out in the market with the feature you offer. Because I doubt if any serious business or corporates will use outdated browsers that can compromise their security.
I agree with another member. I cant buy unless you committ to timelines for upgrading the version?
your previous updates have taken up to 3 months. can you committ to havign upgrades done in less than a month?
Brave takes less than a week to update and they're product is free?

Does Sidekick offer built-in VPN functionality? If so, until they improve the time between Chromium updates, wouldn't a VPN help?
But do you route 100% of your traffic through a VPN? Many websites block VPN usage for payments to prevent fraud and ensure security. In such cases, you have no other option than disabling the VPN.
Not really, we have a white list of the websites for VPNs. Soon we will release a custom list of websites for VPN

Verified purchaser
This should always be your 1st priority. Knowing this now I'm forced to refund. Good features but in serious business security always comes first.