14 DAY TRIAL // Google has updated the Chrome Dev channel to version 10.0.634.0 for Linux, Mac, Windows and Chrome Frame, Karen Grunberg announced.
“The Dev channel has been updated to 10.0.634.0 for Linux, Mac, Windows and Chrome Frame,” Grunberg blogs for Google. “This release fixes several crashes and small issues,” Karen claims.
The new version boasts an updated V8 engine (version 3.0.6.1), and removes the "restart required" prompt when there's no update, according to the changelog.
One known issue is listed for Chrome 10.0.634.0 Dev: “Clear browsing data settings in DOMUI options does not work.”
As usual, more details about additional changes are available in the log of all revisions.
Those who find new issues are encouraged to file a bug at http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/entry.
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A note about Google Chrome release channels and updates Chrome boasts a release system with three distinct channels: Stable, Beta, and Developer preview, called the "Dev" channel.
The Stable channel is updated with features and fixes only after they are thoroughly tested in the Beta channel, while the Beta channel is being updated with stable and complete features from the Dev channel, where ideas get tested.
Google is keen on throwing in its alternative WebM video-encoding technology, and recently announced plans to remove built-in Chrome support for a rival codec endorsed by both Apple and Microsoft - H.264.
In other words, Google is taking sides, teaming up with browser makers Mozilla and Opera, which both seek the widespread adoption of basic Web technologies, rather than proprietary code.
"Though H.264 plays an important role in video, as our goal is to enable open innovation, support for the codec will be removed and our resources directed towards completely open codec technologies," said Mike Jazayeri, a Google product manager.