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Google Announces Dev Channel For Chrome

by David Heyerman on September 16, 2008

  • Google just announced the Dev Channel for it’s new browser, Chrome.
  • The Dev Channel provides a place for users to download latest features and various updates.
  • As well, users can download the Google Chrome Channel Chooser, which allows users to pick between the Beta and Dev version of the browser.
  • The Beta version is more reliable, while the Dev provides the most updated version, along with a few bugs here and there to deal with.
  • The Dev version will be updated every 1-2 weeks and users can report issues here.

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Issues With Google Chrome

by David Heyerman on September 8, 2008

  • Along with the hype that has surrounded the recent launch of Google’s new browser Chrome, a few users have been speaking out about problems with the service.
  • Some users are finding that the browser simply stops working after a few hours of usage.
  • Others are complaining about a multitude of issues with scrolling.
  • Facebook, Google Gears, as well as keyboard shortcut issues have also been reported.

What problems have you ran into with Chrome?

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Update 4: Google Launches Browser, Firefox Begins Nostalgia Campaign

by Jason Wilk on September 4, 2008

  • Chrome is Google’s new open source web browser built with web-kit and integrated with Gears.
  • This is Google’s boldest attempt yet to eliminate the need for closed source browsers and operating systems.
  • Online applications and gadgets can be launched in their own browser window with the ability to work offline with Gears (email, messaging, chat, etc.)
  • Google will also supply an updated homepage that shows recent activity and is a big improvement from iGoogle.
  • They have built their own JavaScript engine for faster browsing and stand alone running tabs.
  • The browser is currently only available for PC

Update: Features drawing the biggest attention from users so far include faster speeds, downloads area, incognito mode (doesn’t track your history) and an intuitive homepage improved from iGoogle.

Update 2: Google Chrome according to analytics provider GetClicky, claimes that Chrome has already grabbed a 2% market share since launch.

Update 3: Sergey Brin has announced that Chrome is coming to the Android OS

Update 4: Google Analytics Now Tracking Chrome Usage

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Google Chrome: Blowin’ Up!

by David Heyerman on September 4, 2008

  • Within three days of announcement, Google’s Chrome has captured over one percent of the world’s browser market.

Let’s hear some reader reviews of the landmark browser…

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