Today Microsoft released the latest version of Internet Explorer (8 beta 2) and it's now available for download. But before download, lets take a look at some of new features in this release of Internet Explorer:

InPrivate Browsing:

Keep Internet Explorer 8 from adding any sites you visit to Browsing History with InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won’t accidentally find out.

Search suggestions:

Search smarter with detailed suggestions from your favorite search providers and browsing history. See visual previews and get suggested content topics while you type in the enhanced Instant Search Box.

Compatibility View:

Internet Explorer 8’s built-in Compatibility View button enables you to display websites that were designed for older browsers. Simply press the Compatibility View button if you see display problems on a website like misaligned text, images, or text boxes. It’s located next to the Refresh button on the Address Bar.

SmartScreen Filter:

New security features help to protect you against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise your data, privacy, and identity.

Web Slices:

Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won’t have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores.

Accelerators:

Accelerators let you complete your everyday browsing activities more quickly and even discover new services. Start mapping, translating, emailing, and more in just a few mouse clicks.

For more information about features and download it check out Internet Explorer 8 home page : http://www.microsoft.com/ie8