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Google releases Chrome 32.0.1700.76

A new version of Chrome fixes eleven security issues and adds some enhancements, including indicators that tell you which tab is generating audio, better blocking of malware files, and stability and performance improvements. The version of Flash embedded in Chrome was updated to the latest version (12.0.0.41) as well.

The official announcement for version 32.0.1700.76 has additional details, and a post on the Chrome blog explains the new features.

Flash version 12 released

Yesterday, Adobe announced new 12-series versions of the Flash player for various environments and browsers:

  • Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 (via Windows Update): 12.0.0.38
  • Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1: 12.0.0.38
  • Other versions of Internet Explorer: 12.0.0.38
  • Google Chrome (self-updating): 12.0.0.41
  • All other browsers on Windows: 12.0.0.43

You can get the new version from the main Flash download site.

Flash 12 includes some new features and enhancements, as well as fixes for several security vulnerabilities.

Operating System and browser use statistics

Ars Technica recently posted an interesting summary of usage stats for operating systems and web browsers on desktop, laptop, and mobile computing platforms.

Here are a few highlights:

  • Almost half of all computers are running Windows 7, and a third still run Windows XP.
  • Internet Explorer is used on over half of all computers.
  • There is still a sizable population of computers running Internet Explorer 6.