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Chrome and Android About to Take Progressive Web Apps Seriously

Tim February 3, 2017 9

Announced this week, a new version of the Chrome Beta app will soon roll out, taking steps to bring Progressive Web Apps to the forefront of the Android experience. As of right now, web apps are essentially applications that run directly on a webpage. They...

Chrome 56 Intros Long Press for Suggested Article Downloads

Tim February 2, 2017 9

Chrome 56 is official, rolling out to all of the various platforms Chrome resides on. For the changelog, the Chrome team lists three notable additions (one of which doesn't really seem new) on top of the various bug fixes and improvements that go into these...

Latest Version of Chrome Improves Page Reload Efficiency Dramatically

Tim January 26, 2017 15

A new version of the Chrome browser will soon be in the hands of users across the globe. According to the Chrome team, this update focuses on dramatically increasing the efficiency of webpage reloads. While this might sound a bit boring, the implementation can...

Google Wants to Make Chrome the Place to Find VR Experiences

Tim December 14, 2016 6

Google is bringing virtual reality to the web, whether you want it or not. Thanks to the launch of the WebVR API and GamePad API extensions, developers can start creating VR experiences for anyone with access to the web via a mobile device and a headset. To...

Chrome 55 Update for Android Brings Easy Downloads of Webpages for Offline Reading

Tim December 7, 2016 9

An update for the Chrome app (not the Beta and not the Dev app) is rolling out, labeled as version 55. Inside, users will be treated to four key changes: Easier downloading of music, videos and full web pages for offline viewing, downloads sharing within...

Chrome App Updated With Article Suggestions, Background Media Playback

Tim October 20, 2016 14

An update for Chrome is headed out, available for download now on Google Play. Inside Chrome 54, users can expect to see a few changes, such as the ability to view article suggestions from inside a new tab page. Also listed in the changelog is support for...

Chrome Canary Lands on Android With Its “Unstable” Self

Kellen October 19, 2016 18

Chrome, the browser you probably use on both your phone and desktop, comes in a variety forms. You have the stable channel - also known as Chrome - that is ready for widespread use. You have a beta channel - also known as Chrome Beta - which is somewhat...

Google Flights Gets a Bunch of New Features Prior to Your Holiday Travels

Kellen October 17, 2016 8

As we approach the holiday travel season, Google has updated Google Flights to help all of us get the best prices on flights for the routes we are interested in. From showing likely increases in prices to recommendations on alternate airports or dates, these...