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    Chrome 14 hits the beta

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hungry Man, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Chrome Team is happy to announce the release of Chrome 14 to the Beta channel. 14.0.835.35 has been released for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome Frame. This update contains a number of new features and functionality, including:

    • Initial release of Native Client
    • Web Audio API
    • Additional Mac OS X Lion feature support
    • Sync Encryption for all data
    • Print Preview on Mac
    • Experimental Web Request extension API
    • Experimental Content Settings extension API

    Google Chrome Blog: Building better web apps with a new Chrome Beta


    Basically:
    Proper adblocking is now possible
    Native Client is released
    Chrome will soon have native video chat.


    Not mentioned is that Chrome 14 also boosts security for HTTPS connections.
     
    Hungry Man, Aug 11, 2011
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    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    Thanks for the heads up, sounds interesting. So we can expect stable version in 6 weeks?
     
    n0elia, Aug 12, 2011
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    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Only need the improved/added gestures for Mac OS.
     
    Steven, Aug 12, 2011
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  4. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think like 3-4 weeks. Betas are every 3 weeks, stables are every 6.
     
    Hungry Man, Aug 12, 2011
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