Filed under: Internet, Google, Beta, Browsers
Google begins work on Chrome 2.0
Yes, work has begun on Chrome 2.0. Numerous changes have already been made, including the addition of basic form autocompletion like Firefox and IE, full page zooming, and autoscrolling. Browser profiles have been added and can be accessed through the wrench menu.
Though there's still no Google toolbar, you can at least import your current Google bookmarks. You won't be able to synch them just yet either. Google has also updated the speedy V8 javascript engine and added their own implementation of the HTTP protocol - a step they say was needed to standardize code for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
If you're interested in running the Dev Channel builds, you'll need to download and run the Chrome Channel Changer from Google. Before switching to beta or dev, you may want to back up your profile.
edit: as mentioned in the first comment, you can also test it by downloading the portable version from this site. It's German, so search for download portable on the page. Thanks, caschy!
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caschy said 8:50AM on 1-09-2009
Like the first version of Google Chrome: Portable Google Chrome V2 =)
http://is.gd/eXqY
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Lynda said 1:05PM on 1-10-2009
Google has finally streamlined its browser improving its speed and it also offers strong integrated search features. There is no doubt that it is fast becoming a strong alternative to Internet Explorer. and Firefox
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Jeff said 7:57AM on 1-15-2009
I've stopped using Chrome until they stop bypassing the host file :(
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