Google Chrome now with a new and faster version
Posted on March 17th, 2009
So how was your experience with Google Chrome? If you feel that it’s too slow for you, then here’s some good news for you! Google’s Chrome browser has a new beta version that is said to be faster that the previous “stable†version. Google is really doing everything to get into the heels of internet browser market dominated by Microsoft Corp.
The new Chrome offers web surfers fasters performance and a handful of new features which includes auto-filling of personal information on online forms and a new way for users to drag around tabs of different web pages within the browser window.
Google will also be developing its browser along three parallel tracks: a stable version for mainstream users, a developer track for the programming crowd, and a new beta track for more adventurous consumers. Looks like Google is really trying to get everything covered.
Well, Google has every reason to continue updating and developing its web browser application. Because in the recent study conducted by market research firm Net Applications, Google was a distant No. 4 in the web browser market, with 1.2 percent share of the worldwide market in February.
Apple’s Safari browser has an 8 percent share, while Mozilla’s Firefox browser came with a 22 percent share. Still lording it over competition is Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as it continues to dominate the browser market with 67.4 percent market share as of February.
With the new Chrome beta loading 25 percent to 35 percent faster than the current version of the browser, would Google’s share finally get that much awaited boost in market share? You can <a href=”http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/chrome/beta/index.html”>download the new Chrome browser here</a> to try the new beta version.
Google’s battle isn’t ending in the development room though, as they joined the European Union’s antitrust case against Microsoft last month. The movement described the browser as “largely uncompetitive†and charged it with abusing its dominant market position by bundling its Internet Explorer Web Browser with Windows personal computer operating system.
