Google Chrome Coming in June

macfan881 · Jan 9, 2009, 07:51 PM

From Cnet. Showing signs that it's working to meet requests for new developments to its Chrome browser, Google on Friday said it hopes to release versions for Mac OS X and Linux by the first half of the year, and it released a new version Wednesday that paves the way for the most requested feature: extensions.
Google has high hopes for Chrome--in particular, the Internet giant wants better performance, so browsing the Web is faster and Web-based applications are more powerful. Now Google is filling in some missing pieces Chrome needs in order to attain wider usage.
Brian Rakowski, Chrome's product manager, said the company wants to release Chrome for Mac and Linux before the first half of 2009 is up.

"That's what we've been hoping for," he said in an interview Friday. "Those two efforts proceeding in parallel. They're at the same level of progress."
The Mac and Linux versions are up to the level of a basic "test shell" that can show Web pages. But a test shell is pretty raw.
"That team now is able to render most Web pages pretty well. But in terms of the user experience, it's very basic," Rakowski said of the Mac version. "We have not spent any time building out features. We're still iterating on making it stable and getting the architecture right."
In an unscientific CNET News survey from November, a Mac version was the second most common barrier to getting people to switch to Chrome, trailing only faster performance. Eager beavers can monitor Google's Chrome for Mac progress and install the Mac test shell.Showing signs that it's working to meet requests for new developments to its Chrome browser, Google on Friday said it hopes to release versions for Mac OS X and Linux by the first half of the year, and it released a new version Wednesday that paves the way for the most requested feature: extensions.
Google has high hopes for Chrome--in particular, the Internet giant wants better performance, so browsing the Web is faster and Web-based applications are more powerful. Now Google is filling in some missing pieces Chrome needs in order to attain wider usage.
Brian Rakowski, Chrome's product manager, said the company wants to release Chrome for Mac and Linux before the first half of 2009 is up.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-...dStoriesArea.1
all i can say is finally ive been using chrome on bootcamp and love it when it comes out for mac it will be my new defult web browser

Mackan · Jan 9, 2009, 08:16 PM

When Chrome for Windows came out, it was a matter of a few months before the OS X/Linux versions were finished. So much for that...

Iamtherealwoody · Jan 9, 2009, 09:01 PM

That is disappointing. Damn you Google!!!! Guess I'll have to continue using FF.

theNEOone · Jan 9, 2009, 09:01 PM

Amen to that.

Track progress here: http://sites.google.com/a/chromium.o...etailed-status

I've been using Chrome in WinXP and Vista and love it. I'll be running it in OSX as well next week through Fusion once my new MBP gets here. I hear that it runs very well, but it'll still be great to have a program running natively.

=|

Iamtherealwoody · 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theNEOone

Amen to that.

Track progress here: http://sites.google.com/a/chromium.o...etailed-status

I've been using Chrome in WinXP and Vista and love it. I'll be running it in OSX as well next week through Fusion once my new MBP gets here. I hear that it runs very well, but it'll still be great to have a program running natively.

=|

Ya I was looking at that and I thought of compiling it for myself but I dont think the result will be what I expect. Im not that experienced in that area. Im gonna search for a how to, see if I can find info about it.

EDIT: After reading more on Chrome's dev page, it seems that at the moment they have the current build rendering pages but no UI. The UI will be out in Q1 of 09 but no sooner. But I believe it's gonna be written in Cocoa.

QueenZ · Jan 10, 2009, 04:07 AM

I don't like Chrome, i think it sucks. It has a very crappy design and Firefox is just the best one i've come across so.. I don't think that Chrome will be a big hit..

numbersyx · Jan 10, 2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueenZ

I don't like Chrome, i think it sucks. It has a very crappy design and Firefox is just the best one i've come across so.. I don't think that Chrome will be a big hit..

Doesn't seem to have been the revolution in Windows that they were predicting either. I wonder if the Mac version will be a little more advanced bearing in mind its later release date?

petermcphee · Jan 10, 2009, 03:05 PM

I thought that FF was the end all, be all, but after using Chrome for a while on my windows work machine, I find that FF is more cluttered than I like it. Chrome is very streamlined, and with the addition of extensions, I think it will be a real winner.

FF is currently the best in town due to the ability to limit ads (Ad Block Plus, FTW!), and with this ability in Chrome, it will be irresistible.

spork183 · Jan 10, 2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by numbersyx

Doesn't seem to have been the revolution in Windows that they were predicting either. I wonder if the Mac version will be a little more advanced bearing in mind its later release date?

Of course the mac version will be more advanced. it on a mac... but for crying out loud, a June release date? In tech time, that's like waiting for the next ice age.

PlaceofDis · Jan 10, 2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spork183

Of course the mac version will be more advanced. it on a mac... but for crying out loud, a June release date? In tech time, that's like waiting for the next ice age.

there is no release date, it may very well come before June, but that they want it out at the very latest by then.... a goal of sorts you know?

and i am looking forward to trying it, but that doesnt mean i will stay with it.

01jamcon · Jan 10, 2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by numbersyx

Doesn't seem to have been the revolution in Windows that they were predicting either. I wonder if the Mac version will be a little more advanced bearing in mind its later release date?

No its not a revolution, but then again, gaining browser market share was never going to be an over-night thing was it? It takes forever to grow market share, even if your product is better. Its taken years of development and 3 major version of firefox to get it how far? Less than 30%. Safari's got about 10% including all the mobile safari on the touch devices. Google always knew this was going to be a little by little game, and slowly, with the release onto OSX and Linux, and probably mobile devices in future, they will slowly creep up as well. Shame that the worst browser is still the most used.

numbersyx · Jan 11, 2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01jamcon

No its not a revolution, but then again, gaining browser market share was never going to be an over-night thing was it? It takes forever to grow market share, even if your product is better. Its taken years of development and 3 major version of firefox to get it how far? Less than 30%. Safari's got about 10% including all the mobile safari on the touch devices. Google always knew this was going to be a little by little game, and slowly, with the release onto OSX and Linux, and probably mobile devices in future, they will slowly creep up as well. Shame that the worst browser is still the most used.

Interesting thing about FF is that it's actually growing in share. The worst browser is receding in use. I await the Chrome on the Mac to see how well it runs...

ltldrummerboy · Jan 13, 2009, 04:00 AM

Just another browser to put on my computer. No doubt it will come with the awful Google update daemon.

For anyone wanting a multi-process browser for their Mac right now, there's always Stainless.

SFStateStudent · Jan 13, 2009, 04:32 AM

I wonder if it's related to Chromafari?

KALLT · Jan 13, 2009, 04:37 AM

It seems to be a nice browser, but I'm not so comfortable with Google. I mean, when I allow them to run a software on my OS, what does this mean for my privacy? Google is 'famous' for their data collection. 8(

Michael CM1 · Jan 13, 2009, 04:37 AM

So what the frick is this exactly supposed to offer us that Safari and Firefox don't? A chance to help Google test out another piece of software in perpetual beta? A bunch of Web sites I visit already give me issues with either Firefox or Safari because they're not made by the almighty Windows Gods. What good does yet another different browser do?

Methinks if Google were to ever have a massive failing, the year when they ventured into phones and Web browsers would be it. Keep to the stuff you're good at, Google folks.

edesignuk · Jan 13, 2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael CM1

A chance to help Google test out another piece of software in perpetual beta?

Version 1 of Chrome is already out of beta.

Quote:

Methinks if Google were to ever have a massive failing, the year when they ventured into phones and Web browsers would be it. Keep to the stuff you're good at, Google folks.

Chrome will be used and liked by many, it just needs time. Android is about to be the next big thing in mobile phones. This year will be big.

Prometheus2000 · Jan 13, 2009, 04:58 AM

Nothing for me here, I always try to stay away from google software products, they are too greedy collecting your data.

I just don't trust them.

nacengineer · Jan 13, 2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theNEOone

False.

=|

I agree it sucks. Its standards compliance is in the 70's and it is indexing your info back to google. (yikes)

Seriously people if you want a standards compliant and fast browser go with the thing Chrome is built on... webkit.

Its 100% acid3 compliant and is FAST. Otherwise sell your soul to Google.

scott523 · Jan 13, 2009, 05:09 AM

Awesome news! I look forward to it! At first I fell in love with Firefox. However, one day I had a change of heart after seeing the startup speed upon rebooting deteriorate due to its addons... compared to the addons in Safari (Glims+Adblock). Hopefully it'll work well and be like a bit of both Firefox and Safari. Long way to go for Chrome though like the other browsers though!

2Shae · Jan 13, 2009, 05:33 AM

I have they hurry up, because I like Chrome on Windows and even though I am a FireFox fan...it just doesn't feel right in OS X not even with a Safari theme. That's why I switched back to Safari (Webkit Nightly to be exact) yesterday. The Glims plugin for it makes it a lot better too.

masse · Jan 13, 2009, 05:47 AM

It took me about 20 seconds using chrome to realize it was the best browser in the world. Firefox for mac is a hog and it runs really slowly and I cannot figure out why. Scrolling through web pages is painful. Could just be the 5 different macs I've used it on.

argos4000 · Jan 13, 2009, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Shae

I have they hurry up, because I like Chrome on Windows and even though I am a FireFox fan...it just doesn't feel right in OS X not even with a Safari theme. That's why I switched back to Safari (Webkit Nightly to be exact) yesterday. The Glims plugin for it makes it a lot better too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masse

It took me about 20 seconds using chrome to realize it was the best browser in the world. Firefox for mac is a hog and it runs really slowly and I cannot figure out why. Scrolling through web pages is painful. Could just be the 5 different macs I've used it on.

Yeah! I can't wait for Chrome too! Tried it on Windows at my friend's house (Because I do not own a Windows machine currently-Sold mine when I bought my MacBook Pro) and it was awesome! Can't wait!

JoeG4 · Jan 13, 2009, 06:04 AM

I'm not sure what's more embarrassing, that Google doesn't have a mac version, or that they didn't even attempt to make a mac version of a webkit-based browser to begin with. XD

I mean, they just made the windows version, let it sit on the shelf, and THEN decided gee.. we need a mac one!

How lame!

argos4000 · Jan 13, 2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Shae

I have they hurry up, because I like Chrome on Windows and even though I am a FireFox fan...it just doesn't feel right in OS X not even with a Safari theme. That's why I switched back to Safari (Webkit Nightly to be exact) yesterday. The Glims plugin for it makes it a lot better too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masse

It took me about 20 seconds using chrome to realize it was the best browser in the world. Firefox for mac is a hog and it runs really slowly and I cannot figure out why. Scrolling through web pages is painful. Could just be the 5 different macs I've used it on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeG4

I'm not sure what's more embarrassing, that Google doesn't have a mac version, or that they didn't even attempt to make a mac version of a webkit-based browser to begin with. XD

I mean, they just made the windows version, let it sit on the shelf, and THEN decided gee.. we need a mac one!

How lame!

Yup. I agree. Lol...

Jan 9, 2009, 07:51 PM	#1
macfan881 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006	Google Chrome Coming in June From Cnet. Showing signs that it's working to meet requests for new developments to its Chrome browser, Google on Friday said it hopes to release versions for Mac OS X and Linux by the first half of the year, and it released a new version Wednesday that paves the way for the most requested feature: extensions. Google has high hopes for Chrome--in particular, the Internet giant wants better performance, so browsing the Web is faster and Web-based applications are more powerful. Now Google is filling in some missing pieces Chrome needs in order to attain wider usage. Brian Rakowski, Chrome's product manager, said the company wants to release Chrome for Mac and Linux before the first half of 2009 is up. "That's what we've been hoping for," he said in an interview Friday. "Those two efforts proceeding in parallel. They're at the same level of progress." The Mac and Linux versions are up to the level of a basic "test shell" that can show Web pages. But a test shell is pretty raw. "That team now is able to render most Web pages pretty well. But in terms of the user experience, it's very basic," Rakowski said of the Mac version. "We have not spent any time building out features. We're still iterating on making it stable and getting the architecture right." In an unscientific CNET News survey from November, a Mac version was the second most common barrier to getting people to switch to Chrome, trailing only faster performance. Eager beavers can monitor Google's Chrome for Mac progress and install the Mac test shell.Showing signs that it's working to meet requests for new developments to its Chrome browser, Google on Friday said it hopes to release versions for Mac OS X and Linux by the first half of the year, and it released a new version Wednesday that paves the way for the most requested feature: extensions. Google has high hopes for Chrome--in particular, the Internet giant wants better performance, so browsing the Web is faster and Web-based applications are more powerful. Now Google is filling in some missing pieces Chrome needs in order to attain wider usage. Brian Rakowski, Chrome's product manager, said the company wants to release Chrome for Mac and Linux before the first half of 2009 is up. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-...dStoriesArea.1 all i can say is finally ive been using chrome on bootcamp and love it when it comes out for mac it will be my new defult web browser

Jan 10, 2009, 04:07 AM	#6
QueenZ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA	I don't like Chrome, i think it sucks. It has a very crappy design and Firefox is just the best one i've come across so.. I don't think that Chrome will be a big hit.. __________________  iBook G4 1.33 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 74 GB HDD  Mac OS X 10.5.5 Leopard http://www.QueenZSoftware.com/Forums

Jan 10, 2009, 03:05 PM	#8
petermcphee macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2008	I thought that FF was the end all, be all, but after using Chrome for a while on my windows work machine, I find that FF is more cluttered than I like it. Chrome is very streamlined, and with the addition of extensions, I think it will be a real winner. FF is currently the best in town due to the ability to limit ads (Ad Block Plus, FTW!), and with this ability in Chrome, it will be irresistible. __________________ 2.4Ghz 4GB Ram MacBook 24" 2.4Ghz 4GB Ram iMac

Jan 13, 2009, 04:00 AM	#13
ltldrummerboy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenai Peninsula	Just another browser to put on my computer. No doubt it will come with the awful Google update daemon. For anyone wanting a multi-process browser for their Mac right now, there's always Stainless. __________________ New to AT&T (30 days or less)? Want a $25 credit towards your next bill? PM me and we can both save!

Jan 13, 2009, 04:32 AM	#14
SFStateStudent macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco California, USA	I wonder if it's related to Chromafari? __________________ MBP 2.5GHz 250GB Mac Pro 3G S⃣ iPhone 32GB Black

Jan 9, 2009, 08:16 PM	#2
Mackan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007	When Chrome for Windows came out, it was a matter of a few months before the OS X/Linux versions were finished. So much for that...

Jan 9, 2009, 09:01 PM	#3
Iamtherealwoody macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida	That is disappointing. Damn you Google!!!! Guess I'll have to continue using FF.

Jan 9, 2009, 09:01 PM	#4
theNEOone macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC	Amen to that. Track progress here: http://sites.google.com/a/chromium.o...etailed-status I've been using Chrome in WinXP and Vista and love it. I'll be running it in OSX as well next week through Fusion once my new MBP gets here. I hear that it runs very well, but it'll still be great to have a program running natively. =\|

Jan 13, 2009, 04:37 AM	#15
KALLT macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008	It seems to be a nice browser, but I'm not so comfortable with Google. I mean, when I allow them to run a software on my OS, what does this mean for my privacy? Google is 'famous' for their data collection. 8( __________________ Have: iPhone 3G 16GB black \| iPod Shuffle 1GB silver \| MacBook 2.4 (1st Mac) \| iPod Nano 8GB green

Jan 13, 2009, 04:37 AM	#16
Michael CM1 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2008	So what the frick is this exactly supposed to offer us that Safari and Firefox don't? A chance to help Google test out another piece of software in perpetual beta? A bunch of Web sites I visit already give me issues with either Firefox or Safari because they're not made by the almighty Windows Gods. What good does yet another different browser do? Methinks if Google were to ever have a massive failing, the year when they ventured into phones and Web browsers would be it. Keep to the stuff you're good at, Google folks. __________________ MacBook Pro 2.16GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD iPhone 3G S 32GB

Jan 13, 2009, 04:58 AM	#18
Prometheus2000 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008	No way... Nothing for me here, I always try to stay away from google software products, they are too greedy collecting your data. I just don't trust them.

Jan 13, 2009, 05:09 AM	#20
scott523 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Awesome news! I look forward to it! At first I fell in love with Firefox. However, one day I had a change of heart after seeing the startup speed upon rebooting deteriorate due to its addons... compared to the addons in Safari (Glims+Adblock). Hopefully it'll work well and be like a bit of both Firefox and Safari. Long way to go for Chrome though like the other browsers though! __________________ White 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook - 2GB Patriot RAM , 120GB Seagate HD 1GB iPod shuffle (2nd generation)

Jan 13, 2009, 05:33 AM	#21
2Shae macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006	I have they hurry up, because I like Chrome on Windows and even though I am a FireFox fan...it just doesn't feel right in OS X not even with a Safari theme. That's why I switched back to Safari (Webkit Nightly to be exact) yesterday. The Glims plugin for it makes it a lot better too. __________________ iMac 20" Core 2 Duo \| 2GB RAM\| ATI X1600 256MB \| 250GB HD ipod 5G 30GB white \| iPhone 3G S⃣

Jan 13, 2009, 05:47 AM	#22
masse macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2007 Location: MA/GA	It took me about 20 seconds using chrome to realize it was the best browser in the world. Firefox for mac is a hog and it runs really slowly and I cannot figure out why. Scrolling through web pages is painful. Could just be the 5 different macs I've used it on. __________________ MBP 2.53ghz 4GB ram \| 32GB 2G ipod touch \|1.33ghz PB G4 15" \| Ipod Nano 1G 4gb

Jan 13, 2009, 06:04 AM	#24
JoeG4 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area, Ca.	I'm not sure what's more embarrassing, that Google doesn't have a mac version, or that they didn't even attempt to make a mac version of a webkit-based browser to begin with. XD I mean, they just made the windows version, let it sit on the shelf, and THEN decided gee.. we need a mac one! How lame! __________________ VGMasters - a different video game forum!

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