Google Chrome is getting a major redesign, and you can try it out right now

In the bowels of Chrome experimental development, a new version of the web browser brews. It has a new tab shape, single tab mode, and so much more. And you can try it out now.

The redesigned Chrome is now available on Canary for Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS. Canary is an experimental version of Chrome that has the latest features in development.

Please note: Chrome Canary is designed for developers and early adopters — so download it at your own risk, and don't be surprised if the program occasionally crashes.

Spotted by Engadget, the news comes via self-described "Chromium Evangelist" François Beaufort. Chromium is the open-source version of Chrome, that contributors like Beaufort work on. It's where a lot of ideas and features get tested and kicked around before making it into Canary, and ultimately the stable version of Chrome. Read more...