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Google update stomps Chrome browser bugs
Webware.com —
... after a second or a plug-in priority issue that cause the browser to become unresponsive. Chrome can use the Mozilla Firefox versions of plug-ins such as Adobe Systems' Flash.
In the security department, Chrome requires more manual intervention before users can save executable files with .exe, .bat, and .dll extensions.
Chrome is open-source software, and Google credited two outside programmers for their contributions.
For a full list of changes, see the Chrome 0.3.154.3 release notes. ...
Google Chrome to Add Greasemonkey Support
Google Operating System —
... at Google. In September, Google's Sundar Pichai said that Chrome will have an API for extensions. "We don't have that in the beta today, but we definitely plan an extension API. It is one of the things we will get to next." It seems that Google Chrome will provide native support for Greasemonkey scripts before releasing the API. Tips: * to get early access to developer-oriented Google Chrome builds, subscribe to the Dev Channel and read the release notes. * the latest Chromium snapshots are available at the BuildBot site, ...
Google says third Chrome beta due in days
Webware.com —
... Among the rough spots fixed in the new beta: better performance and reliability for plug-ins such as Flash and Silverlight; support for scrolling with a touchpad; better performance and reliability for people who browse the Web through a proxy intermediary. Fuller details should become available in the Chrome release notes page, though at present that page hasn't been updated. ...
Bookmark management comes to Google Chrome
Webware.com —
... get the new version.
Another change comes to the browser's pop-up blocker. Previously, it "just minimized pop-up windows to the lower-right corner of the browser window," with a window for each pop-up. Now there's a notification number and a menu to open a specific pop-up window if desired.
A "moderate" security issue also is fixed in which "downloaded HTML files (could) read other files on your computer and send them to sites on the Internet," Google said.
The release notes have further details about disabling spell-check, improving Japanese input, and ...
Chrome Gets a Better Bookmarking Manager
The Next Web —
... With the latest version, available for download if you’ve subscribed to the Chrome developer channel, you’ll find you can search bookmarks, create folders and drag & drop bookmarks to new locations.
Of course, this is highly unlikely to excite devoted Firefox users but for those devoted to Google and Chrome, this has been a highly requested feature.
There are further less signifcant features outlined in the release notes found here.
via CNet.
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Google's new Chrome beta gets bookmark control
Webware.com —
... for privacy options, a rejiggered pop-up blocker, and security features, according to Program Manager Mark Larson in an e-mail announcement.
In addition, the built-in version of Gears, a collection of Google browser extensions for features such as offline browsing and geolocation, has been updated from 0.4.24.0 to version 0.5.4.0, and the V8 JavaScript engine has been updated from from 0.3.5.0 to 0.3.9.2, Larson said.
Google typically posts further details at its Chrome release notes page, though it's not yet updated for the latest version. ...
Top Google Products in 2008
Google Operating System —
... and simplicity. Journalists rediscovered JavaScript benchmarks and early adopters started to be excited again about a browser. "Chrome is a smart, innovative browser that, in many common scenarios, will make using the Web faster, easier and less frustrating. But this first version -- which is just a beta, or test, release -- is rough around the edges and lacks some common browser features Google plans to add later," noted Walt Mossberg. Chrome releases new versions at an impressive pace and most of the major issues will probably fixed just in time for the ...
Google Chrome 2.0 Beta
Google Operating System —
... you can drag a tab to various locations on the screen to place it in a docking position or to maximize it. * Greasemonkey support, with some limitations. Not all the Greasemonkey extensions will work, there's no user interface for adding scripts, but it's a simple way to extend the limited features offered by Chrome. The beta version has a special download page and it's the same as the version 2.0.169.1. For a complete list of release notes, check this page. In other Chrome news, Ubuntu users can try a very early release of ...
