Chrome Beta Now Automatically Pauses Less Important Flash Content

An anonymous reader writes: Google today detailed a very interesting initiative in partnership with Adobe: The two have been working to make Flash content more power-efficient in Chrome. Available now in the browser's beta channel, Chrome will use less power by simply choosing to play less Flash content on the page. Here's how the feature works: Chrome beta will automatically pause Flash content that isn't "central to the webpage" while keeping central content playing without interruption. The company offers an obvious example: Animations on the side will be paused while the video you're trying to watch will be unaffected.

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Re:Uninstalled Flash last week.

[Anonymous Coward]

I have had long periods without Flash but somehow it always finds its way into my life. Even after my current 3 year break I still often have cravings. One day at a time, I guess. Keeping myself occupied on positive things helps.