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In an update to the Chrome browser for Android, Google has unleashed a plethora of new features, including better gesture navigation, improved search by image ability, support for WebGL, and a few other goodies. They're aimed at pushing Chrome to become the most powerful mobile browser on the market, but this stuff isn't yet ready for the masses. This is just a beta release, and likely full of bugs. Try it out at your own risk.
Let's take a quick walkthrough to see what's next on Google's mobile browser docket.
New gestures are simple, better
Google explains its new gestures in a handy diagram.
Chrome's navigational gestures have been refined, though there weren't that many to begin with. You can now cycle between tabs by swiping your thumb from side to side without starting all the way at the edge of the screen. You can also swipe down from the URL bar to get to the tab interface and then easily swipe it away on any open browser screen, or hold down on the menu button to bring up the menu screen rather than simply tapping it. It's not entirely clear what the purpose of that last gesture is except that it makes the overall touch interface feel more streamlined.
WebGL for "high-end GPUs"
Chrome Beta now supports WebGL, a web standard that enables the ability to do three and two-dimensional rendering on the web. This news is particular exciting for developers, who will be able to take more liberties with their mobile web content. That means better in-browser apps and functionality and the ability to play games or watch video without the need for a third-party application.
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