14 DAY TRIAL // The latest iteration of the Google Chrome browser takes personalization capabilities to the next level. On October 5th, 2009, the Mountain View-based search giant upgraded both the Stable and the Beta releases of its open-source browser, offering end users new personalization options. In this regard, users will be able to leverage Artist Themes for Google Chrome, introduced concomitantly with Google Chrome 3.0.195.25 in order to customize the browser theme to better suit their preferences.
“The beta and stable channels have been updated to 195.25. This release includes only a single change that adds an image link to the new tab page which directs new users to the themes gallery,” revealed Anthony Laforge, Google Chrome program manager.
Glen Murphy, software engineer, and Mark Sabec, associate product marketing manager, announced the availability of the Artist Themes for Google Chrome. “In the most recent stable release of Google Chrome, we looked at ways to make a snappy, simple browser even more customizable, and we're happy to hear that you've enjoyed personalizing Google Chrome's look and feel with a few of our early themes for the browser,” Murphy and Sabec stated.
Google managed to get help from various artists, architects, musicians, illustrators, filmmakers and fashion and interior designers around the globe, according to Murphy and Sabec. All designs produced are set up to permit users to personalize Google Chrome with new themes. “The result is a vibrant fusion of art and technology, with a hundred Artist Themes that we hope will add a touch of inspiration and delight to your web browsing experience with Google Chrome,” Murphy and Sabec added.
All users need in order to take advantage of the new artwork available as custom artist themes is Google Chrome 3.0.195.25, either the Stable or the Beta releases. “We're honored to have the opportunity to work with a hundred artists around the world, including Jeff Koons, Jenny Holzer, Karim Rashid, Jonathan Adler, Oscar de la Renta, Anita Kunz, Tom Sachs, Kate Spade, Donna Karan, Kid Robot, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Graves, Todd Oldham, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Mariah Carey, and Wes Craven (and that's just to name a few!)” Murphy and Sabec noted.
The latest releases of Google Chrome are available for download here.
