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Google polishes Chrome browser; version 2.0 now faster, shinier
Google speeds up its Chrome browser eight months after its initial release, claiming that this version 2.0 is 30% faster than its predecessor. We loaded it up and sure enough, it's even faster than earlier versions, and blows away Firefox and Internet Explorer by a country mile. Also added is the ability to quickly remove embarrassing sites from the "most visited" area on its startup screen, a true full-screen mode, hundreds of bug fixes, and finally, autofill that remembers what you've typed in web forms and saves you lots of effort.
If you haven't tried Google Chrome yet, this might be a good time to download version 2.0 and revel in its quickness, which is much faster, especially at rendering javascript web pages, than its competitors. It's a noticeable improvement. The only reason I'm not using it all the time is its lack of plug-in compatibility, something I've become so accustomed to in Firefox that I'm not ready to give it up. But when I'm looking for sheer speed, Google Chrome 2.0 is the only choice.
Here's a video showing Chrome 2.0's updates:
Via Google (download Chrome 2.0 here)
By Brett at 11:35 AM ON 05/22/09
This is great, but w/o Google Toolbar support (I use this for all my bookmarks). I still can't use this browser. You would think this would be day one feature, not sure why its taking so long to add this.
By 16 Channel DVRs at 12:14 PM ON 05/22/09
brett I agree!
By nicholasjh at 12:45 PM ON 05/22/09
What plugin's haven't you been able to use? I haven't had any problems.... downloaders, Citrix, flash, etc etc.
By smith134 at 12:55 AM ON 06/22/09
Chrome 2 further shows little spectacular news, but a number of new features that we already know from other browsers. If you can use F11 to switch to full screen. Another useful change is that Chrome filled in forms when you remember the next time something online would fill.
A much requested new feature is the possibility of thumbnails of frequently visited sites away. These normally appear when you open a blank tab. Now you can with Chrome also surfing blogs without embarrassing comments from your roommates.
By bgilmore93 at 10:10 PM ON 07/08/09
I have used google chrome since probably the beginning. The toolbar is basicly built into the browser the address is a search bar too. I never use any other browser anymore.
By Natalie at 3:12 AM ON 07/09/09
Excellent!
Faster speed makes click more active.
By drwho at 9:26 PM ON 08/15/09
It's still a loser of a browser if you can only use it on Microsoft operating systems.
Thanks but I'll just stick with Firefox.
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