Opera Updates Web Browser to Version 10.5, Daniel Ionescu, PCWorld (Mar 2)
"Opera on Tuesday released version 10.5 of its Web browser, claiming it's the fastest browser available for the Windows operating system. Opera 10.5 includes a new design and private browsing options, and arrives just in time for the arrival of the controversial browser ballot screen in Europe." ... "The ballot screen is supposed to make it easier for Internet Explorer users in Europe to switch browsers."
Google Chrome Beta Browser Adds Translation, Privacy Features
"Google Chrome Beta Browser Adds Translation, Privacy FeaturesGoogle added two new features to the Windows version of Google Chrome beta including integrated translation and enhanced privacy features that allow for better browser cookie managment."
Elements of Firefox overhaul arrive for testing, Stephen Shankland, DeepTech (Mar 1)
Tech article on three things Mozilla will be doing to Firefox.
"First is a new JavaScript engine that--with a transfusion from the project behind Apple's Safari--should run Web-based programs at least 30 percent faster. Second is a new graphics engine for Windows that will take advantage of hardware acceleration for graphics and text. And third is a programming tool to help bring to fruition a new system for Firefox add-ons. "
Mentions an IE9 in the works - "Not a lot is known about Internet Explorer 9, currently under development, but Direct2D support is definitely a feature. In a Microsoft IE9 demonstration in 2009, the browser prototype showed dramatic speed improvement in some graphics chores such as panning around online maps. "
Posted by Gwen at March 2, 2010 11:02 AM