WebKit releases new SunSpider 1.0 benchmark to chart the future of JavaScript performance

Apple's WebKit team has released a revamped new SunSpider 1.0 benchmark suite for profiling the performance of web browser JavaScript execution, replacing the 0.9 version initially released at the end of 2007.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 17

Google updates Chrome iOS app with wireless printing and fullscreen viewing, Search gets bug fixes

Google on Tuesday released updated versions of Chrome and Google Search for iOS, bringing a new fullscreen view and the ability to print documents from the cloud to its Web browser, as well bug fixes for the dedicated search app.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 9

Google forks WebKit with new 'Blink' rendering engine for Chrome

Google on Wednesday announced it will be forking the Apple-backed WebKit to create Blink, a rendering engine that will power the search giant's Chromium initiative, and consequently the Chrome Web browser, moving forward.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 137

Google updates Chrome & Maps for iOS, brings improved search and sharing

Google on Monday rolled out an update for the iOS version of Google Maps, adding contact searching and saved addresses. A separate update for its Chrome browser, gives iDevice users improved search functionality and browser navigation, as well as better sharing features.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 21

Apple, Google nearly tied as top contributors to WebKit as adoption expands

Apple still contributes the greatest number of 'reviewed commits' enhancing its open source WebKit browser engine, but Google is nearly tied in contributions while an active and expanding community assist.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 37

Google adds Passbook support to iOS Chrome, spreadsheets to Drive

Google on Wednesday rolled out updates for the iOS versions of its Chrome web browser and Google Drive cloud storage solution, each bringing notable enhancements like Passbook support and spreadsheet editing.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 6

Share of iOS Safari, Chrome browsers grow as Google updates app for iPhone 5

Google on Monday rolled out an updated version of its popular Chrome iOS web browser, bringing the multi tab-friendly experience to iOS 6 and more specifically the iPhone 5's 4-inch display, while Apple's own Safari gained over two percent share in iOS browser market.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 16

Google Chrome browser updated for Apple's Retina display MacBook Pro

Google Chrome users with Apple's next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro can now take advantage of the high-resolution Retina display with their browser.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 19

Google admits Chrome bug responsible for crashing MacBook Airs

Google has accepted responsibility for a kernel panic issue on Apple's new MacBook Airs that was apparently being caused by a graphics resource leak in its Chrome browser.

Josh Ong 13 years ago 103

Google promises Chrome support for MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Google revealed on Wednesday that it is "committed to polishing" its Chrome browser to take advantage of Apple's new MacBook Pro with Retina Display.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 14

Microsoft announces H.264 support for Google's Chrome

In an effort to resolve "uncertainty around video on the web" using HTML5, Microsoft has announced a new plugin for Google's Chrome browser that adds back support for H.264 video playback, blunting Google's attempt to gain traction for WebM.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 73

Google reaffirms intent to derail HTML5 H.264 video with WebM browser plugins

After igniting a hailstorm of controversy over its intent to drop HTML5's H.264 support from its Chrome browser, Google has reaffirmed its intent to push its own open WebM video codec via Flash-like plugins for Internet Explorer and Safari users. The reason: Google wants to ship free platforms without incurring external licensing fees.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 481

Google drops support for H.264 video in Chrome to push WebM

Google has announced the intention to remove support for H.264 video playback from its Crome browser to "enable open innovation," yet still apparently plans to promote Adobe Flash.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 334

New Apple patent for network booting could lead to cloud-based Mac OS X

Apple has recently been granted a patent for administering and maintaining a network-booted operating system, possibly laying further groundwork for a cloud-based version of Mac OS X.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 49

Apple iPad widely expected to lead tablet disruption of PCs in 2011

Reports from a variety of analysts predict a huge swell in tablet computer sales next year ranging from 35 to 100 million units in total, with Apple's iPad accounting for the largest number sold by far.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 120

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