Google has removed the beta tag from its Chrome browser - just 100 days after the software was first launched. It’s a staggeringly fast turnaround for a company that is now almost legendary for leaving products to gestate in beta for years. GMail remains in beta more than four years after it was first launched, while the photo editing software Picasa only recently dropped its beta status for the first time since it was acquired by Google in 2004. The search giant claims the removal of Chrome’s beta tag is an indication of its maturity. “We have removed the beta label as our goals for stability and performance have been met but our work is far from done,†the company claims in a blog post. However, critics are suggesting that Google has whipped off the beta tag in an attempt to boost the browser’s disappointing market share. Net Applications claims Chrome commanded only 0.83% of the browser market in November - a mere 0.05% increase on its first month of availability in September. Google may be hoping that companies will be more inclined to install Chrome now that the beta tag has been removed. Last month, the company said it would also pay PC makers to bundle Chrome on new PCs. Google claims Chrome’s performance has improved significantly since September. “Since the first beta, the V8 JavaScript engine runs 1.4 times faster on the SunSpider benchmark and 1.5 times faster on the V8 benchmark - and there is more speed to come,†it claims. The company also says it’s addressed glitches with video and audio playback. Source: PC Pro DOWNLOAD GOOGLE CHROME
Google chrome still needs some updates on their end. For example, you can't do many things that you usually do on ff or ie with chrome like the alexa toolbar.
Well this is old news...rumors has it that the next update will allow extensions but i really doubt it.
I doubt they will too... Google probably ain't going to be too supportive of "adblock"ing their own ads
That is good news, you guys should try the safari 4 beta tho it's awesome. I don't want to use chrome because I figure the big G is spying enuff on me anyways.
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thats good to know Chrome has been pretty good for me, but it has sometimes seemed to stop working on pages for a few moments. Usually I just close the browser and it works again though.
Thanks for informing us, and I will go and download it to my PC tonight. See how's it when compared to FF.
Sounds like google is trying to improve Chrome, but for the time being, Firefox still my preferred browser.
the truth is,they want to strike deals with computer manufacturers to have it installed. i think the first deal was with dell.they wouldn't add software that is "beta",so google removed the label. it's just the label. they just want to get more share by having it added to already blotted windows on pre-made computers.