Google will be releasing a new open source web browser, they call it Google Chrome. Google Chrome’s software architecture was engineered from scratch (using components from other open source software including WebKit and Mozilla Firefox) to cater for the changing needs of users and acknowledging that today most web sites aren’t web pages but web applications. Design goals include stability, speed, security and a clean, simple and efficient user interface.
So why are we launching Google Chrome? Because we believe we can add value for users and, at the same time, help drive innovation on the web. said Google via GoogleBlog.
Details of Google Chrome were revealed in a comic book stating it features. Some of its features include:
- New JavaScript engine called V8 for faster performance
- “Special tabs” above the window, not below the address bar (see image above)
- Address bar auto-completion
- Opera-like “Speed Dial” with thumbnails of your most visited 9 websites
- Privacy mode
- Web apps can be launched in their own window without addressbar/toolbar
The browser will initially be offered for Windows only, but Mac and Linux versions are on the way. Here are some screenshots of the windows version of the Google Chrome. The beta version of Google Chrome is now available for download.
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