Google Chrome, Google’s new web browser, just reached version 9.0.597.84 for the Mac. The new version, an 32.2 megabyte download, offers the following the following changes:
– WebGL is a new technology which brings hardware-accelerated 3D graphics to the browser. With WebGL in Chrome, you can experience rich 3D experiences right inside the browser with no need for additional software.
– With Chrome Instant (à la Google Instant), web pages that you frequently visit will begin loading as soon as you start typing the URL. (“Look, Mom – no enter key!”). If supported by your default search engine, search results appear instantly as you type queries in the omnibox.
– Lastly, the Chrome Web Store is now open to all Chrome users in the United States. As part of this, we’ve now added a link to the Chrome Web Store on the New Tab page, along with two sample apps. (If you don’t use these sample apps, they will automatically disappear after some time).
Google Chrome requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later and an Intel-based Mac to install and run.
If you’ve played with it and have an opinion, let us know what you think in the comments.
One reply on “Google Chrome updated to 9.0.597.84”
I stopped using Chrome upon Growl’s continually notifying me that Chrome was trying to mount something when I didn’t ask it to. I have no similar problem with Safari, Camino, Firefox, or Opera. Can anyone tell me what’s going on and whether I am right to regard that with reservations?
Thanks