Google has finally released the 8th version of its popular web browser i.e. Chrome which now includes a lot of improved features and support. This new version of the Google Chrome browser includes many bug fixes and performance enhancements while also including new features like a built-in PDF Viewer, Sandbox and a WebStore among many other available features. So, lets now check some of the key features of the Google Chrome 8 which is one of the fastest and most reliable web browser of its kind.

• Google Instant Feature in the Address Bar: This is one of the very useful feature that is being incorporated in the Chrome 8 (build 8.0.552.215) browser. Having this feature available, you can now simply type a few characters or words in the URL Bar and it will instantly present you with a list of probable website links which you might have wanted to access. It thereby provides the convenience to work fast without requiring you to type the entire website's URL each and every time you would want to access them through Chrome.
• Chrome 8 with GPU Acceleration: Chrome 8 now supports graphic hardware acceleration which works to a greater extent to take the load off the CPU and also display those websites which are heavily armored with flash animations and other graphics without hampering the page-load time and slowing things down. With the emergence of the HTML 5 which now includes Canvas elements to be used, this feature in Chrome 8 will be helpful in improving the page-load time and also in the performance of those heavy sites in the browser.
• Chrome 8 Web Store: The availability of the Web Store is another remarkable feature of this new version of Google Chrome browser. It has a lot of background WebApps to offer and hence provides the convenience to download and install essential apps, extensions and themes under a single roof. Most of these apps are free for download and are categorized according to various levels of usability.
• Security Enhancements: The security features are greatly enhanced in this new release of the popular web browser. It provides Passphrase encryption which is intended to be used while syncing your browser data across many computers. The availability of Sandbox is also another useful feature that provides a healthy browser security option that can protect the system from any threat caused by malicious scripts.
• Other Features: The new Chrome 8 includes many other useful features and hence is one of the must-have browser for all internet surfers. Various new features like Cloud Printing, Support for WebGL, Improved Interface, PDF Viewer etc. makes it one of the best web browser available today which offers a high-speed, reliable and secured platform to meet all our browsing needs in the Internet.

The Google Chrome 8 browser is available for download from its official web page which requires you to install it online. However, there is also an offline standalone setup file for installing the Chrome 8 (Build 8.0.552.215) in the offline mode which is particularly useful for those folks who do not have high-speed internet connection. This offline stand-alone setup file can be downloaded for Windows, Mac and Linux through the links given below:-

• Google Chrome 8 Offline Installer (Windows)
• Google Chrome 8 Offline Installer (Mac)
• Google Chrome 8 Offline Installer (Linux)