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Report: Google Chrome 'coming out of beta'
Report: Google Chrome 'coming out of beta'
Google's Chrome Web browser is coming out of beta testing, according to a TechCrunch report Wednesday. Marissa Mayer, Google's vice president of user experience, told TechCrunch's Mike Arrington as much in an interview at Le Web 08 , according to the report. However, there was no word about ...
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googleblog.blogspot.com — Since we first released Google Chrome , the development team has been hard at work improving the stability and overall performance of the browser. In just 100 days, we have reached more than 10 million active users around the world (on all seven ... (more) Official Google Blog: Google Chrome (BETA)
Google takes Chrome out of Beta
techcrunch.com — Google vice president Marissa Mayer announced Google Chrome is coming out of beta in an interview with Michael Arrington at LeWeb 08. The Google’s open source browser has a number of eager customers, including OEMs who can’t offer the ... (more) Google takes Chrome out of Beta
Google Mobile - Maps
google.com — Features My Location (beta) My Location shows your current location on the map, even if you don't have GPS. Learn more with our My Location video . Interactive maps Google Maps for mobile feels just like Google Maps on the desktop. Pan and zoom the ... (more) Google Mobile - Maps
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Chrome to Lose Beta Status -- Already?
OStatic blogs — ... Considering that there isn't a native Linux or Mac version of Chrome available at this time, comparatively few plug-ins and add-ons, and reports that Chrome is squirrely with sites like Hotmail, is this a good time to take it out of beta? The Windows-only availability is less confusing -- it would be simple enough to offer Chrome for alternative operating systems as separate testing versions when the time arrives. But there is a real danger rushing projects to market -- whether they are free or cost money. ...

Chrome to Lose Beta Status -- Already? [OStatic]
GigaOM Network — ... Considering that there isn't a native Linux or Mac version of Chrome available at this time, comparatively few plug-ins and add-ons, and reports that Chrome is squirrely with sites like Hotmail, is this a good time to take it out of beta? The Windows-only availability is less confusing -- it would be simple enough to offer Chrome for alternative operating systems as separate testing versions when the time arrives. But there is a real danger rushing projects to market -- whether they are free or cost money. ...

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