VTech Buzz - Technology, Gadget, Internet, Computer » Web Browser http://vtechbuzz.com Technology, Web Apps, Gadget, Softwares, Tips & Tricks Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:55:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Microsoft building a new Web Browser named Gazelle http://vtechbuzz.com/microsoft-building-a-new-web-browser-named-gazelle http://vtechbuzz.com/microsoft-building-a-new-web-browser-named-gazelle#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:38:11 +0000 vtech http://vtechbuzz.com/?p=401 Even though Internet Explorer is the market leader in web browser industry, it seems to lose its steam over its competitors which have been trying their best to outdo IE in many regards. With faster browser like we see in the recent beta release of Safari 4.0 by Apple, Microsoft needs to rebrand its official web browser or come up with revolutionary and much better browser.

Microsoft is currently planning to introduce a new web browser called Gazelle, which it claims to be somewhat much better and bigger than Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

For the time being, Microsoft Research is leading the development of Gazelle and according to a research paper, it will introduce many new features and to the extend it will have the capability to operate as an operating system. It is expected that with Gazelle is operating bigger than just a browser, it will effectively increase the performance and better security.

As I'm writing this post, the browser is only opened for discussion and no solid material can be seen as just yet. The release is not known and is not expected in any soon.

Time will tell.

[tags]Microsoft, internet explorer, Gazelle, new web browser[/tags]

]]> http://vtechbuzz.com/microsoft-building-a-new-web-browser-named-gazelle/feed 0 Internet Explorer 8 RC1 is Now Out for Download http://vtechbuzz.com/internet-explorer-8-rc1-is-now-out-for-download http://vtechbuzz.com/internet-explorer-8-rc1-is-now-out-for-download#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:52:33 +0000 vtech http://vtechbuzz.com/?p=309 The web browser competition is getting intense with several players in this industry like Firefox, Opera and Chrome just get better and better to serve millions of internet surfers. This leaves Microsoft with no choice but to outdo them, otherwise Microsoft will see Internet Explorer losing its domination in web browser market share.

Speaking of which, Microsoft has just released an update to the next version of its web browser, Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Release Candidate 1 (RC1).

Features Overview

  • More responsive tabs and new pages. You are now only a click away from the information you care about most; one click access to your favorite sites, webmail or other online services.
  • Fewer steps to accomplish many common tasks, and automate your access to real time information updates. Keep track of news, your favorite sports team, weather
  • Protect from potentially harmful websites and stop malicious software from reaching your PC
  • Secure your privacy and confidential information where ever you go on the web.

Download Internet Explorer 8 RC1

Internet Explorer 8 RC1 (Windows XP)

Internet Explorer 8 RC1 (32-Bit Vista)

Internet Explorer 8 RC1 (64-Bit Vista)

[tags]Internet Explorer 8, Release Candidate, IE 8 RC 1, web browser[/tags]

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For the time being, Android is running on T-Mobile G1 and definitely on its successor. Opera Mini 4.2 features new additions and improvements is claimed to perform faster than the default web browser, Chrome that comes in Android.

Feature Improvements in Opera Mini 4.2

  • Download and upload files through Opera Mini
  • Offline viewing
  • Zooming in and out with double tap
  • Flash videos redirected to Android’s YouTube player
  • Inline URL entry instead of using native input
  • Password text entry now hides characters
  • Font size extra large for easier navigation
  • Improved trackball speed

Download Opera Mini for Android

You can download Opera Mini for Android by accessing the Android Market on your phone. (Search “Opera”) Settings from the previous beta installation are retained.

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