Google has just released its latest Google Chrome 27 beta browser for all to try, which promises to bring with it 5 percent faster browsing, together with other tweaks and enhancements.
New features in the latest Google Chrome 27 browser beta release include a new user interface for HTML5 date and time input forms, together with support for live audio input using the Web Audio API. This update is particularly exciting for developers who rely on these features to create more interactive and user-friendly web applications.
Enhanced Performance and Speed
One of the most notable improvements in Google Chrome 27 is the enhanced performance and speed. Google has managed to make browsing 5 percent faster by optimizing the browser’s scheduler. The scheduler is now “more aggressive about using an idle connection and demoting the priority of preloaded resources so that they don’t interfere with critical assets.” This means that the browser can load essential content more quickly, providing a smoother and more efficient browsing experience.
In addition to these performance enhancements, the new beta release also includes minor updates to the Google Chrome browser and Chrome DevTools. These updates are designed to improve the overall stability and functionality of the browser, ensuring that users have a reliable and seamless browsing experience.
Developer-Friendly Features
For developers, the latest Google Chrome 27 beta release brings several new features that can help streamline the development process. One such feature is the unprefixed support for the allowfullscreen attribute for
Another significant addition is the new user interface for HTML5 date and time input forms. This feature allows developers to create more intuitive and user-friendly forms, making it easier for users to input dates and times accurately. The new interface is designed to be more visually appealing and easier to use, which can help improve the overall user experience on websites that utilize these forms.
The support for live audio input using the Web Audio API is another exciting development. This feature allows developers to capture and process live audio input directly within the browser, opening up new possibilities for web-based audio applications. For example, developers can create real-time audio processing tools, online music collaboration platforms, or interactive audio experiences that were previously only possible with native applications.
As well as the obligatory minor updates to the Google Chrome browser and minor updates to the Chrome DevTools, and unprefixed support for the allowfullscreen attribute for
“the scheduler is now “more aggressive about using an idle connection and demoting the priority of preloaded resources so that they don’t interfere with critical assets.”
For more information on the new Google Chrome 27 beta release jump over to the Google website for details.
Source: Tech Crunch
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