Google Announces Browser… Microsoft And Mozilla Start To Worry
It was only a matter of time before Google who relies on the web to make money came up with its own web browser. Dubbed “Chrome,” Google claims that this browser will be a platform for web pages and applications:
“On the surface, we designed a browser window that is streamlined and simple. To most people, it isn’t the browser that matters. It’s only a tool to run the important stuff — the pages, sites and applications that make up the web. Like the classic Google homepage, Google Chrome is clean and fast. It gets out of your way and gets you where you want to go.
Under the hood, we were able to build the foundation of a browser that runs today’s complex web applications much better. By keeping each tab in an isolated “sandbox”, we were able to prevent one tab from crashing another and provide improved protection from rogue sites. We improved speed and responsiveness across the board. We also built a more powerful JavaScript engine, V8, to power the next generation of web applications that aren’t even possible in today’s browsers.”
Assuming that this browser delivers everything it promises, it will be competition that Microsoft (with Internet Explorer) and Mozilla (with Firefox) will find hard to beat. Even if it isn’t, one can assume that Google will gain marketshare by simply having a browser with their name on it.
The browser will be available “sometime today” in beta form. It may be worth a download to see if it lives up to the hype.
September 2, 2008 at 9:35 am
I don’t understand what it took so long for Google to launch their own web browser. Everyone is looking forward to have any product from GOOGLE.
Everyone who uses internet is familiar with GOOGLE. They don’t let people down…even their beta products are up to mark.
Google we are looking forward to your launch and wish you a very good luck
September 2, 2008 at 9:56 am
Actually, Mozilla isn’t worried at all. They just renewed their agreement with Google to keep Google as the default start page and the default search engine for Firefox, thus ensuring they will have a steady influx of cash.
Also, John Lilly, CEO of Mozilla, states that the release of Chrome serves to add more healthy competition to the browser arena, which spurs their team to create an even better web experience. You can read all of his thoughts on Chrome at his blog: john.jubjubs.net.