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  • Google Launches Chrome Beta Channel For Android

    Google Launches Chrome Beta Channel For Android

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    Google has finally launched a beta channel for its own Android web browser, Google Chrome. The beta, now available in the Google Play Store, will be updated more frequently with the latest work-in-progress features for users to try out before they’re ready to go stable. You’ll have to note that betas are not promised to be perfect, so while this is a great way to test new features you might also encounter some bugs and rough edges.

    The company posted a blog post citing massive increases to Javascript performance, better HTML5 integration and, hopefully, smoother scrolling on tablets like the Nexus 10.

    [quote]Chrome for Android now benefits from all the speed, security and other improvements that have been landing on Chrome’s other platforms. For example, in today’s Beta update we have improved the Octane performance benchmark on average by 25-30%. In addition, this update includes interesting HTML5 features for developers such as CSS Filters. This is just one step of many towards bringing beautiful experiences to the mobile web.[/quote]

    It looks like this beta version is running the same source code as the current desktop beta: 25.0.1364.8.

    You can grab the new version from the Google Play store now. You will need to use the link as the app can’t be found by simply searching for it.

  • Acer Introduces C7 Chromebook for $199 with Intel Celeron Inside

    Acer Introduces C7 Chromebook for $199 with Intel Celeron Inside

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    Acer has launched the latest version of Chromebook laptops- Acer C7 at USD 199.

    The newest Chromebook features a 320GB hard-drive, an 11.6-inch display, Intel processor with 2GB of RAM, USB 3 and HDMI ports, 100GB of Google Drive cloud storage, and it weighs in at about 1kg. But what needs to be pointed out primarily is the price. The Acer C7 Chromebook priced at just $199, is $50 cheaper than the Samsung Chromebook launched less than a month ago.

    It comes with dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Ethernet connectivity, HDMI and VGA ports, HD camera and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It will give 3.5 hours of battery backup with normal usage.

    The laptop is being promoted by Google and there is no mention of the Chromebook on Acer’s website. This is the sixth laptop to be launched in the market with a Google Chrome OS.

    The Acer C7 Chromebook will be available from November 14 on the Google Play store, Amazon and Best Buy in the US and from selected retailers in the UK. And as with all previous Chromebook releases, this model shows Google’s focus on making technology and internet access easily available to everyone and once again directs its users toward the cloud.

  • Google+ Update lets you open iOS links in Chrome, Allows Androids to join Hangouts on Air.

    Google+ Update lets you open iOS links in Chrome, Allows Androids to join Hangouts on Air.

    Google has let out a sly update to their Google+ apps on Android and iOS. The biggest addition is now allowing, Android phones to join Hangouts on Air, a feature we might use as soon as Today.

    For iOS the app, it now allows you to open links in Chrome instead of Safari, making the dreams of a default chrome browser more real than ever.

    What’s in this Android version:

    – Teens can now create and join Hangouts from mobile
    – Join Hangouts on Air from mobile
    – Floating timestamp in photos view
    – Shortcuts for post creation
    – Ability to report abuse in Events

    What’s in this iOS version :

    ? Web links in posts now open in Chrome (if installed)
    ? Teens can now join and create Hangouts 
    ? Instant Upload bug fixes to improve performance

    [App Store] [Google Play]

  • Chrome Users cross 310 Million Users, 1 TB data downloaded daily & 13 Years of browsing time saved

    Chrome Users cross 310 Million Users, 1 TB data downloaded daily & 13 Years of browsing time saved

     

    Google at the I/O Conference has announced that the usage of their web browser Chrome has almost doubled since last year and now tops 310 Million users. 1 TB of data is downloaded daily by these users, and according to Google the speedy browser has saved users 13 years of total browsing time. 

  • Google Chrome comes to iOS, iPhone and iPad

    Google Chrome comes to iOS, iPhone and iPad

    While the whole world was skeptical, Google just went ahead and put Chrome mobile on iOS. Both iPad and iPhone users will get the app, either with incognito browsing, syncing and that unique tabbed browsing interface intact.

    With the restrictions on the Apple App Store the Chrome webkit will not be allowed on iOS, but either way the download is now live!

    [App Store]

  • Google Chrome Browser for Retina Macs shown off

    Google Chrome Browser for Retina Macs shown off

    Now that Apple has already released their new Retina Display MacBooks, the biggest question remains if the non-retina apps will look as good on the laptops. Google has already started working on a Chrome browser for Retina MacBooks,  and it looks pretty nice. In a blog post the team showed off the image above with a comparison on what the high res edition will look like compared to its current counterpart based on “early results.” Users on the  Canary channel should see the upgrades first, with more rolling out over the next few weeks and eventually reaching all as they go along. 

    [Google Chrome Blog] [VIA]

  • Google Chrome becomes worlds most popular browser, IE left in the dust

    Google Chrome becomes worlds most popular browser, IE left in the dust

    Google Chrome has now become the world’s most popular internet browser as it leaves the long running champion the “Internet Explorer” in its dust. According to new numbers from StatCounter, last week Google’s Web browser garnered a 32.76% share, ahead of Microsoft’s 31.94% and Mozilla Firefox’s 25.47% share. At the start of this week, however, Chrome’s share began to slide, falling to 31.88%, just ahead of Internet Explorer’s 31.47% share.

  • Google Chrome reaches version 18 Upgrade with improved Graphics

    Google Chrome reaches version 18 Upgrade with improved Graphics

    Google Chrome browser has just been updated to version 18, to be specific 18.0.1025.142 on a Mac. The new version brings GPU-accelerated Canvas 2D along with software WebGL to allow older computers to access simple 3D web content. If you are on auto update, you will find that your Browsers have auto-magically been upgraded to the new version. FOr those who are still not rocking the browser can download it below.

    [Google Chrome]

  • Google Chrome to accept gamepad input for usage / gaming

    Google Chrome to accept gamepad input for usage / gaming

    Google’s chrome browser will soon get plug and play support for gamepads running on any PC/Mac. A simple plug in of the gamepad/ joystick will allow control of the highly popular browser.  Alongside gamepads, webcams and microphones will have similar plug-and-play support, allowing users to interact with HTML5 games and apps.

    Google’s Paul Kinlan said that the update will arrive next year and will be available on all platforms simultaneously.

    [Gizmodo]

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