Two weeks ago was Google Chrome’s first birthday. Today, they’re already releasing the third finalized version of the browser, promising that is is the fastest and most stable version yet.
Along with the announcement, Google has some pretty impressive statistics. Among them:
- This past year has seen 51 developer updates, 21 beta updates and 15 stable updates
- There have been 3,505 bugfixes
- They’ve improved by more than 150% in Javascript performance since the first beta
- And they’ve improved JavaScript performance by 25% since Chrome version 2
Along with the performance updates, Chrome has a slightly new look. Most noticeable is the new Tabs area. Anyone who has been using developer builds of Chrome or Chromium, will recognize this (above).
Google has also added more HTML5 support into this version of Chrome. And theme support is now fully built-in. They have also further optimized their “Omnibox,” the address bar in Chrome that is also used for search.
Interestingly, it has been over a year for Chrome on the PC, but there is still no official release for Mac or Linux. Both of those builds are coming along nicely, but it appears we’ll now have to wait for Chrome 4 before we see these versions. Builds of Chromium that we’re currently using are already into version 4.
Chrome for Mac is very close to becoming my everyday browser, but not quite yet. I’ll keep waiting patiently!
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I feel this stable Google Chrome version 3 release introduce something groundbreaking. While its new releases on speed, support for HTML5, inbuilt support for audio and video, Chrome ’s new themes are appreciable, still everyone is waiting for Google Chrome for Macs.
Yeah same here! impatiently awaiting the day chrome will come on Mac!
I really like the chrome’s address bar because you can also use as a google search engine. Safari and firefox you have a big google search box close near the address.
I don’t understand why it is so technically challenging for Google to offer a mac version? and why doesn’t Google find an interest on being on mac?
Hey dork, you can search via Google using the Firefox address bar as well.
You can also search in IE addressbar. Bing, of course.
It’s like the Skype-toolbar for Mac that never made it.
The more interesting feature is adding Windows 7 Jumplists support
We neeeed a mac version!!!
Maybe because Mac users only account for 5-10% of the computing industry. Even though at times they sound like 90%!
can’t wait for an official mac version! chromium is working alright for now, though.
I hope Apple blocks Chrome for the Mac on the basis that Chrome replicates what the Mac already does. LOL
Good point Indiana Gividen! I also enjoy it when companies take steps to limit my choices and control the way I access content. They know best, after all.
Ignorant is bliss <3
I’ve recently just switched from PC to Mac and one of the major things I am missing is Chrome. I have the BETA version on my Mac but it’s not as good as the latest version on the PC.
Can’t wait until it’s released.
I have been using the nightly builds for a few weeks now and the Mac version is getting really damn close. I am using it for more casual browsing, not doing development in it.
I just can’t believe how long its taken them to get this out the door. After the first version was released they were making it sound like it would be weeks or months until the Mac version was released.
wonder why no review on Zune HD yet…all of techcrunch pro-apple / anti-MS ??
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wonder why no review on Zune HD yet…all of techcrunch pro-apple / anti-MS ??
Chrome should offer the ability to install Firefox add-ons. That would put it over the top for sure.
It almost seems like they wanted to catch up to Firefox’s version number. That way Chrome wouldn’t appear like it’s not a mature product. Strange to go from beta to version 3 in a year.
Opera is at version 10, beat that Chrome! =)
Developing for Mac is really not easy as things are for other platforms. Even using simple frameworks like Java is a big headache on Mac. Apple chooses to offer their own version of Java besides the versions in wide use on Windows from SUN.
I guess Google are concentrating on getting Chrome on Windows 100% and then push the focus on the Mac.
According to Netapps (http://marketsh...re.aspx?qprid=8) Mac currently has 4.87% market share while Windows carry 93%. Perhaps this could be part of the priority focus on development also.
Me too im so excited to see the mac version well i guess chrome is doing good right now right?
When will the added security for the passwords be in place. Version 3 already with no password lock on my passwords within chrome? WTF?
Chromium works awesome on the Mac , what are you carrying on about? Just go down the latest nightly.
I don’t really care much about statistics, BUT I’ve been using Chrome ever since its release & I LOVE IT!!! The only thing missing is extensions & I can’t wait to see what’s in store on that front. Keep up the great work guys
The real story is that there’s no Linux version of Chrome. Don’t agree? Maybe you should stop being such an iCorporate shill and think about it: Google announced they were going to release AN ENTIRE OS based on the browser, yet here we are.
Firefox > Chrome > Safari > IE > *
Ironically I am sending this from Chrome. At work I use all 3:
IE – for all the crappy Microsoft SharePoint stuff
Firefox – for all development viewing of pages etc
Chrome – For all my personal pages open while at work
Then at home it is FIrefox 100%
I think the phrase “coming along nicely” attached to Chrome/Mac is about as long-lasting a fixture as the word “Beta” was for Gmail – that is, a LONG-lasting phrase. [Coming aLONG nicely?]
Extensions?
You guys bagged on Chrome CONTINUALLY when it first dropped. You then bagged on it for its lack of market share – and now, all you do is sing it’s praise. Chrome is hands down, the best browser out there – and will continue to be.
I’m using Chromium on Linux as my default browser now. It runs very smoothly now. They now have Flash and extensions enabled by default, and I’ve had no issues with that so far.
this shows macss are losers L