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17 September 2008

Google offers cutting-edge Chrome, first update

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Google offers cutting-edge Chrome
Through a new developer program, Google is letting people try the latest versions of its Chrome Web browser, and it has released its first update for the browser. Those who want the newest Chrome versions can install the Google Chrome Channel Chooser software from Google's Chrome Dev Channel site. The switcher lets people choose whether they want the latest cutting-edge Chrome builds or the less frequently updated, but more stable, beta versions. Read More

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