If you have upgraded to OS X Lion on your Mac and have been a Google Chrome user, then you will probably have found out that Google’s Chrome browser doesn’t run as well on Lion as it did on Snow Leopard.
Google is working on a new version of their Chrome browser for OS X Lion, and Google’s SVP of Chrome, Sundar Pichai, has been taking to the guys over at Tech Crunch, about the companies plans for Chrome on Lion.
The scrollbar should get fixed in canary tomorrow if not tonight. Will disappear till you start scrolling. Fullscreen needs more work and we will add it to the list and get it fixed but will take some more time. In general, we care abt a great native experience on every platform and so the team is pushing hard to get a great stable version for Lion.
Challenges with Chrome on OS X Lion
One of the primary issues users have encountered with Chrome on OS X Lion is the scrollbar behavior. Unlike in Snow Leopard, the scrollbar in Lion is designed to disappear when not in use, which is a feature that Chrome initially struggled to handle. This led to a less seamless browsing experience, as users found the scrollbar either missing or behaving unpredictably. Google has acknowledged this issue and is actively working on a fix, with updates expected to roll out in the canary build of Chrome.
Another significant challenge is the full-screen functionality. While Chrome does offer a full-screen mode, it doesn’t integrate as smoothly with Lion’s native full-screen feature as Safari does. This discrepancy can be jarring for users who have become accustomed to the fluid full-screen transitions in Safari. Google is aware of this and has committed to developing a more integrated full-screen experience for Chrome on Lion, although this will take some time to perfect.
Future Improvements and Expectations
Google’s commitment to providing a “great native experience on every platform” is evident in their proactive approach to these issues. The development team is pushing hard to ensure that Chrome not only matches but exceeds the performance and usability standards set by Safari on Lion. This includes optimizing the browser’s performance to take full advantage of Lion’s new features and ensuring that Chrome remains a competitive choice for Mac users.
In addition to fixing the scrollbar and full-screen issues, Google is likely to introduce other enhancements that leverage Lion’s capabilities. For example, Lion introduced new multi-touch gestures and a revamped Mission Control feature, which could be integrated into Chrome to provide a more intuitive and efficient browsing experience. Users can also expect improvements in stability and speed, as Google continues to refine the browser’s codebase to better align with Lion’s architecture.
There are no details as yet on when the optimized version of Google Chrome will be available for OS X Lion. However, given Google’s track record of rapid development and frequent updates, users can be hopeful that these improvements will be rolled out sooner rather than later. In the meantime, users experiencing issues can try using the canary build of Chrome, which often includes the latest fixes and features before they are released in the stable version.
Source Tech Crunch
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