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  KDE 4.5 release ups stability, adds Webkit browser

  The KDE project has released the sixth generation of version 4 of its open source software compilation (SC) and desktop environment with KDE SC 4.5 now available for download – including a Webkit option for the native Web browser.

  By Rodney Gedda | 11 August, 2010 05:50

  Tags: desktop linux, kde, kde4, open source, perl, Qt Software, webkit

• RIM develops a better BlackBerry browser

  RIM is expanding its effort to redefine the Web browsing experience for BlackBerry users. In a recent job posting on LinkedIn, RIM asked for an expert C++ programmer who is firmly grounded in the open source Webkit browser engine.

  By John Cox | 22 October, 2009 11:05

  Tags: Blackberry, browser, rim, webkit

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  RIM may get new browser through acquisition

  BlackBerry phones may soon get a new browser, now that Research In Motion has acquired Torch Mobile.

  By Nancy Gohring | 25 August, 2009 05:58

  Tags: Blackberry, rim, web browsers, webkit

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  TechWorld.com.au goes mobile

  TechWorld Australia now has a mobile Web site allowing you to access IT news on the go.

  By Rodney Gedda | 18 June, 2009 14:49

  Tags: mobile applications, TechWorld, webkit

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  Google's Chrome was 'hackable' at Pwn2Own contest

  Although Google's Chrome was the only browser left standing after March's Pwn2Own hacking contest, it was vulnerable to the same bug that a German college student used to bring down Apple's Safari, Google acknowledged this week.

  By Gregg Keizer | 18 May, 2009 03:58

  Tags: Google, Google Chrome, hacking, webkit

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  Microsoft 'interested' in open source browser: Ballmer

  Microsoft has given its most ringing endorsement of open source Web browsers to date with chief executive officer Steve Ballmer not ruling out adopting such technology as an alternative to its own popular Internet Explorer, saying it is "interesting".

  By Rodney Gedda | 07 November, 2008 09:30

  Tags: internet explorer, steve ballmer, webkit

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  WebKit browser engine aces Acid3 test, stakes claim to No. 1

  Developers working on WebKit announced late last week that the newest build of the browser engine, which powers both Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome, has aced all of the requirements of an important Web standards test.

  By Gregg Keizer | 30 September, 2008 08:04

  Tags: webkit

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  Google browser will be available Tuesday

  Google is launching a beta version of its own Web browser on Tuesday in more than 100 countries, the company announced Monday in a blog posting.

  By Nancy Weil | 02 September, 2008 08:41

  Tags: browser, firefox, Google, webkit