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Google to remove h.264 support from Chrome.

According to The Chromium Blog:

…we are changing Chrome’s HTML5 <video> support to make it consistent with the codecs already supported by the open Chromium project. Specifically, we are supporting the WebM (VP8) and Theora video codecs, and will consider adding support for other high-quality open codecs in the future. Though H.264 plays an important role in video, as our goal is to enable open innovation, support for the codec will be removed and our resources directed towards completely open codec technologies.

So will Chrome still support Flash Player? Flash Player is the container for many video formats including h.264.

Does this mean Google would not support non-open/proprietary codec like h.264 but support a non-open/proprietary container like Flash?

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Google unveils more of Chrome OS and Cr-48 Chrome notebook.

Google unveils Cr-48 notebook at the Chrome Event earlier today. Engadget has a great coverage of the event.

In addition to that, Google is now accepting applications for Chrome notebook test-drive pilot program. You hae to be living in the United States and at least 18 years old. The application is open until 11:59:59 PM PST on December 21, 2010.

Note: The element Chromium has the chemical element Cr and atomic number 24.

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Google announces Nexus S to arrive December 16, 2010.

Fans of Nexus One phone should be thrilled to know that the next Google-sanctioned phone is coming before Christmas. Google and Samsung are collaborating on Nexus S project.

http://www.google.com/nexus/

After December 16, Nexus S will be sold unlocked and carrier-independent initially through Best Buy stores in the U.S. and after December 20 at Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK.

Notable features:

  • Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
    In the United States, Nexus S is compatible with T-Mobile 2G & 3G  and AT&T 2G service.
  • Contour Display
    Curved glass screen
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) pre-installed
    One killer feature of Nexus S with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) is Internet calling (VoIP/ SIP support).

Google Nexus S Tech Specs.

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) announcement from Android blog.