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Re:Opera Neon concept browser by erpellan on Thursday January 12, 2017 @04:05PM (#13386101)
The solution is not to try to disrupt the main product but to artificially compete with it. Google could release a new, unbranded browser with all the experimental features.

Early adopters would flock to it, the comfortable majority would happily stick with what they know. Win win.

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Re:Opera Neon concept browser by nialv7 on Thursday January 12, 2017 @04:48PM (#13386439)
Except now Google would have to maintain TWO massively complex project.

Also they kind of just did what you suggested with Duo,Allo and Hangouts.

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Re:Opera Neon concept browser by nickpsecurity on Thursday January 12, 2017 @06:18PM (#13387039)
They only will if it proves worthwhile. Also, it can reuse components from Chrome where possible.
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Re:Opera Neon concept browser by flukus on Thursday January 12, 2017 @06:37PM (#13387153)
You can also make things optional and opt-in (at least for existing users). With browsers they can be extensions too, no need to shove it in everyone's face.
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Re:Opera Neon concept browser by thewhitetulip on Friday January 13, 2017 @12:49AM (#13388719)
Firefox does this :-)
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