The browser is getting some much need new features

Oct 29, 2012 10:22 GMT  ·  By

rekonq, a web browser for KDE based on WebKit that features a minimal look and has a lightweight approach, has reached version 1.7.0 (2.0 tech preview).

After a slow development pace in the past, the developers of rekonq have started to pick up some speed and have already released a tech preview for the next version.

Highlights of rekonq 1.7.0 (2.0 tech preview):

• The tabs have been moved above the address bar; • Pinning tabs is now possible; • Network error management has been improved; • Inline spellcheck is now working; • A new incognito mode is now available.

A complete list of changes and updates can be found in the official announcement.

Download rekonq 1.7.0 (2.0 tech preview) right now from Softpedia. Remember that this is a development version and it should NOT be installed on production machines. It is intended for testing purposes only.