Google’s Chrome team has released an update to the Beta channel, Chrome 43, with support for MIDI devices, a new Permissions API, and a host of other changes and improvements. The new Web MIDI API included in Chrome 43 means users can make use of connected MIDI devices when accessing an online resource. MIDI devices include things like synthesizers, keyboards, DJ decks and drum machines amongst others. With the update, once a user plugs one of these devices into their system, even an Android tablet or smartphone, the device will be able to communicate with web sites without any additional work by the user to load software or drivers.
The new Chrome 43 beta also tries to make it easier on users when they receive prompts about certain systems that require permission. An example would be sites that want to geolocate a user, a step that often triggered a prompt to let the site use their location. Unfortunately, these prompts often do not include any information for a user to determine the context or purpose. The new API applies to permission status checks for Geolocation, Push, Notifications and the new Web MIDI and will allow web site developers to ask for permission with some context for the end user.
Many of the other improvements involve under the hood changes intended to help web site developers use the browser more effectively. A few of these may be noticed by end users. For instance, Google is working on code to transition unmodifiable legacy web content to encrypted and authenticated content that can be delivered via HTTPS. This means users may see fewer warnings about mixed content on a site that they otherwise expect to me secured. Another change is the ability for the autocapitalize property to be used in input and textarea elements when users are entering information.
Hit the source link below for the full list of changes included in Chrome 43 Beta as well as further info on installing the beta channel if you do not already have it.
source: Chromium Blog
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