Google Chrome: Special report
Published: 02 Sep 2008 12:40 BST
On 2 September, Google launched Chrome, an open-source browser that sends a clear challenge to Microsoft in the way it lets users work with applications.
The beta is now available to anyone who wants to try it. If it matches up to its promise, Chrome could give a push to the transition to purely web-based computing and to working in the cloud.
Google shows Chrome OS, promises 2010 launch
Google's long-awaited Chrome OS aims at security, speed and simplicity in netbook cloud computing [19 Nov 2009]
Chrome Mac beta due in December
Google plans to release the first Mac beta version of its browser in early December, according to a Chrome product manager [12 Nov 2009]
Google fixes risky Chrome bugs
A flaw in Gears could allow a malicious website to take control of a user's system, according to Google [09 Nov 2009]
Chrome 4.0 gets beta release
Google puts out a Windows test version of its next browser, with bookmark sync and other new features, and promises to make a Mac beta a priority [03 Nov 2009]
Microsoft criticises privacy in Chrome 3.0
The latest version of the browser logs every search keystroke and sends it back to Google, a Microsoft executive has pointed out [21 Oct 2009]
Chrome for the Mac moves nearer to beta
Printing support on the Mac is arriving in Chrome, paving the way for the beta version, but some Windows 7 features have been moved off the front burner [15 Oct 2009]
Google adds Native Client to Chrome
Google has built into its browser the ability to tap directly into a computer's native processing power through software called Native Client [05 Oct 2009]
Microsoft attacks Google's Chrome-in-IE plan
The software maker says Google's Chrome Frame plan raises security issues and is 'not a risk we would recommend our friends and families take' [25 Sep 2009]
Google plug-in lets IE use Chrome technology
Google Chrome Frame lets Microsoft's Internet Explorer use the features and performance of Google's own Chrome browser [23 Sep 2009]
Intel to pitch in on developing Chrome
The chipmaker will work with Google on the Chrome OS in the same way it contributes to other Linux distributions, which take in parts of Intel's Moblin code [16 Sep 2009]
Google releases stable version of Chrome 3.0
Google has completed work on a stable version of its one-year-old Chrome browser, officially adding support for new web video technologies and tweaking a few key features [16 Sep 2009]
Chrome extensions arriving in developer version
The top-requested feature in Google's browser is now enabled by default, though only on the Windows version for developers [10 Sep 2009]
Google fixes severe Chrome vulnerabilities
Maliciously crafted JavaScript and XML could let an attacker take over a person's computer through the stable version of Chrome, Google warns [26 Aug 2009]
Google kicks off 64-bit Chrome for Linux
The search giant has started work on a 64-bit version of Chrome, though it is Linux-only for now [21 Aug 2009]
Google speeds up Chrome
A new beta gives the browser a 30 percent speed improvement, HTML 5 functionality and visual tweaks [06 Aug 2009]
Google plugs 3D hardware into Chrome
By building its O3D plug-in into Chrome, Google is moving towards faster web apps in its browser — and later in its operating system [23 Jul 2009]
Google OS plan puts Chrome security in spotlight
Google's approach to security in its Chrome browser is likely serve as a guide for its upcoming Chrome operating system [23 Jul 2009]
Google patches holes in Chrome
New versions of Google Chrome are out, fixing bugs and patching security holes in both the stable and the beta build [20 Jul 2009]
Chrome OS: What does it mean for Android?
Google already has what seems to be a viable netbook operating system in Android, so why does it need Chrome OS too? [10 Jul 2009]
Google names Chrome OS hardware partners
The search and advertising giant has named the companies it will work with to develop hardware to support its Chrome operating system [09 Jul 2009]
Google Chrome OS takes shine off Windows
The Chrome OS is perfectly pitched at Microsoft's weaknesses. Addressing those will be Redmond's biggest challenge [08 Jul 2009]
Google announces Chrome operating system
The Google Chrome Operating System project aims to build a Linux-based OS available for purchase on netbooks in the second half of 2010 [08 Jul 2009]
Yahoo's Delicious is added to Chrome
Chrome's extensions framework has matured enough for Yahoo to release an alpha version of an add-on to use its social-bookmarking service [02 Jul 2009]
Google debuts Chrome for Mac, Linux
Google has started taking Chrome beyond Windows with new versions for Mac OS X and Linux, but the company warns they are works in progress [05 Jun 2009]
Google Chrome adds HTML video support
Chrome joins Firefox, Safari and Opera with the ability to display video without a plug-in such as Adobe's Flash [29 May 2009]
Google releases Chrome 2
The latest version of Google's browser provides a speed boost and the ability to remove most-visited site thumbnails from newly opened tabs [22 May 2009]
Why a Firefox fan became a Chrome convert
CNET News.com's Stephen Shankland explains how Chrome lured him away from Firefox, despite the shortcomings of Google's browser [01 Dec 2008]
Google releases Chrome security updates
The search giant has published details of two critical-risk vulnerabilities and some lesser issues it says are fixed [09 Sep 2008]
Google Chrome: What the future holds
ZDNet.com correspondent Sumi Das talks with senior editor Sam Diaz about whether the Google browser can take on IE, and why Sergey Brin is bugging the Chrome team on a daily basis [08 Sep 2008]
Google Chrome
Josh Lowensohn examines some of Chrome's top features including the deeply integrated search, minimalist interface and smart use of privacy [08 Sep 2008]
Security firm discovers Chrome 'SaveAs' flaw
Bach Khoa Internet Security of Vietnam has reported that the Google browser is susceptible to a critical buffer-overflow flaw [08 Sep 2008]
Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlight
Experts speaking at Microsoft's TechEd conference in Australia warn that JavaScript will continue to get speedier, making it the biggest rival of Silverlight technology [05 Sep 2008]
Benchmarks: Google Chrome
Google's Chrome browser seeks to set new speed standards and thus accelerate the development of AJAX-based web applications. Check out our comparative performance test to see how it fares. [04 Sep 2008]
Chrome lets Google log user keystrokes
If users are not careful with privacy settings, Google may log every keystroke typed into the browser's search and address bar [04 Sep 2008]
Google plans Chrome extensions
Mozilla's Firefox has an edge over Chrome as regards extensions that give the browser new abilities, but Google is planning to close the gap [04 Sep 2008]
Google: Chrome may migrate to Android
Co-founder Sergey Brin says the Chrome technology is likely to move to Google's Android mobile-phone software in the near future [04 Sep 2008]
Google readies Chrome for Mac and Linux
The search giant is 'actively working' on versions of its browser for Mac and Linux operating systems, but has not fixed a date for release [04 Sep 2008]
Can Chrome shine amid the competition?
ZDNet.com's Sumi Das reports on why Google has jumped into the browser fray, and explores the company's hopes for Chrome [03 Sep 2008]
Google Chrome: Highlights of the beta browser
Chrome is an open-source attempt by the search giant to bring internet browsers in line with how we use the web today [03 Sep 2008]
Google Chrome heats up browser wars
No browser maker is complacent nowadays, but Google's open-source effort is likely to pile even more pressure on rivals [03 Sep 2008]
Google Chrome (beta)
Google has launched Chrome, an open-source browser that sends a clear challenge to Microsoft in the way it lets users work with applications. [03 Sep 2008]
Industry welcomes Chrome as 'business as usual'
Companies such as Mozilla and Canonical have extended a welcome to Google's browser, while Microsoft says Internet Explorer can rest on its record [02 Sep 2008]
Google Chrome to open new front in browser war
On Tuesday evening, Google will release a beta of its Chrome browser. Rupert Goodwins looks forward to the latest campaign in the browser war [02 Sep 2008]
Chrome needs more than just sparkle
There's a lot of technology in Google's Chrome browser. Its success depends on something more [02 Sep 2008]
Mozilla welcomes competition from Google's Chrome
Google's entry into the open-source-browser arena will spur innovation, says Mozilla chief executive John Lilly [02 Sep 2008]
All roads lead to Chrome
With its new browser, Google has finally taken its gaudy, chrome-plated, futuristic ray gun and pointed it straight at Microsoft's head [02 Sep 2008]
Google to unveil open-source 'Chrome' browser
The search giant will unveil on Tuesday a web browser based on code from the WebKit project [02 Sep 2008]
[01 Jan 1970]
- Roundup: Full coverage of Google Chrome
- Blog: Google Chrome has Microsoft's code inside, says MS manager
- Blog: Google Chrome — nine things we've found since launch
- Photos: Highlights of the beta browser
- Leader: Chrome needs more than just sparkle
- Video: Can Chrome shine amid the competition?
- Benchmarks: Google Chrome
- Review: Google Chrome (beta)
- Comment: All roads lead to Chrome
- Video: Google Chrome to open new front in browser war

















