14 DAY TRIAL // A new Stable release of the Chrome web browser is now available for download to Mac, Windows, and Linux users alike. The new build is highly recommended for existing users, as it patches a good amount of security bugs.
The new Stable release doesn’t serve any new features whatsoever, or so it seems, according to a post by Jason Kersey, of the Google Chrome team.
“Chrome on stable channel has been updated to 8.0.552.237 for all platforms. Chrome OS has also been updated, to 8.0.552.334,” he writes on the blog dedicated to Google Chrome Releases.
Several vulnerabilities are referenced in the release notes, one of which nabbed the first “elite” award to a security researcher who was able to find a critical flaw in the browser.
“We’re delighted to offer our first ‘elite’ $3133.7 Chromium Security Reward to Sergey Glazunov,” the Google Chrome development team said.
“Critical bugs are harder to come by in Chrome, but Sergey has done it. Sergey also collects a $1337 reward and several other rewards at the same time, so congratulations Sergey!” Google devs added.
As usual, full details about the most recent changes in Chrome are available in the SVN revision log.
Those who find new issues are encouraged to file a bug report.
Chrome has also been updated to version 10.0.634.0 on the Dev Channel. Those who like to live "on the edge" can find more details here.
Google Chrome requires Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and an Intel-based Mac.
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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.