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Google Chrome Is a 2.0 Release in Name Only

Google Chrome Is a 2.0 Release in Name Only

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Published: May 26, 2009

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Google Chrome Is a 2.0 Release in Name Only
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Google Chrome Is a 2.0 Release in Name Only

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With Google Chrome 2.0, it is now possible to remove the site thumbnails shown when a new tab is launched in the browser.

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Full-Screen ModeThe full-screen mode in Chrome 2.0 removes all traces of the browser interface, reducing navigation to keystrokes or right-mouse menus.

Auto-Fill Options

As other browsers have had for years now, Google Chrome 2.0 provides auto-fill options for filling out online forms.

Excellent Standards Support

With 2.0, Chrome (which is based on the Webkit browser engine) continues its excellent performance in Web standards tests, getting a near perfect score in the Acid3 test.

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One of the biggest claims to fame that Google Chrome 2.0 has is its strong performance in browser speed tests, especially in JavaScript performance.

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Jim Rapoza, Chief Technology Analyst, eWEEK.For nearly fifteen years, Jim Rapoza has evaluated products and technologies in almost every technology category for eWEEK. Mr Rapoza's current technology focus is on all categories of emerging information technology though he continues to focus on core technology areas that include: content management systems, portal applications, Web publishing tools and security. Mr. Rapoza has coordinated several evaluations at enterprise organizations, including USA Today and The Prudential, to measure the capability of products and services under real-world conditions and against real-world criteria. Jim Rapoza's award-winning weekly column, Tech Directions, delves into all areas of technologies and the challenges of managing and deploying technology today.

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