The new beta version, which was announced today, has even more emphasis on privacy. The beta already offered an incognito mode, which Google touted as "a handy way to browse the web without leaving traces of website visits or downloads on your computer".
However, users will now be able to control how browser cookies, images, JavaScript, plug-ins and pop-ups are handled on each website that they visit. This means that you will be able to block cookies, for example, on websites that you don't trust. Chrome users can also opt to have all cookies deleted when they close their browser.
And more control over Adobe Flash Player has been included so users can "view and control the local objects that Adobe Flash stores on their computer".
It is a bid that is sure to win over hardened web surfers who browse websites in a variety of languages that is the most interesting update. While the majority of us currently have to cut and paste URLs to get translations, Chrome is offering instant translations "without the need for any browser extensions or plug-ins". If the web page is in a different language to your preferred setting, Chrome will ask you automatically if you need a translation.
The news of the beta update follows weeks of additions including access to web apps from TFL, TicketMaster, SeatWave, the Independent and Financial Times.
Look out for the updates, which are expected to be available in the next couple of weeks. And please do add your views in the comments below once you have given it a try.
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