Jan 19
The battle with ads, and their cousin spam, is a never ending one. While a well-placed ad or two can generate legitimate interest, not to mention revenue, for some, there … Continue reading
Dec 20
Toolbars are the bane of many who browse the web, particularly when they’re unwanted and stealthily applied to one’s browser. Once in place, toolbars can slow things down, not to … Continue reading
Dec 11
Chrome Apps come to Mac
Posted in: Today's ChiliGoogle has announced the release of Chrome Apps for Mac. The platform was initially released in September for Windows and Chrome OS. Chrome Apps work like mobile apps but for the desktop. Mac users will now be able to use Chrome Apps by downloading them from the For Your Desktop area of the Chrome Web […]
May 02
Google’s answer to the heaps of note-taking apps out there is now available in the Chrome Web Store. Google Keep has come to the desktop after being released on Android back in March, allowing users to take notes on their computer and have them synced up to their Android devices for on-the-go use.
With the Chrome app, Google Keep opens in its own window, allowing you to experience the app in full web browser mode. It also supports offline mode, so if you’re not around a WiFi connection, you can still jot down notes, and the app will save them locally until your computer is back online, where it will then sync changes to your Android device.
Google was released as an Android-only app back in March, and it’s basically Google’s answer to Evernote and other note-taking apps out there on the market. Keep aims to be a central place to jot down notes and record things that you want to come back to later, including photos, websites, lists, etc. All your notes are stored in Google Drive and synced across all your devices.
You can read our review of Google Keep to learn more about it, but essentially, it’s not an Evernote competitor just yet. However, we really like the design of Google Keep and it’s quickness with navigating around the app. It definitely has potential, and we’re sure that we’ll see more features for it in the future.
Google Keep arrives in Chrome Web Store for cross-platform notes is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 28
Google has just rolled out a spanking new updated search interface for its Chrome Web Store, and just what kind of changes does it bring? Well, the most obvious one would be the ability for users to be able to tabulate filter options right at the top of the page, and among the filter choices, they include All, Apps, Extensions and Themes. If you were to check out the All section, you can also opt to click on section headings in order to make a quick jump to a single category search.
These improvements are definitely more than welcome, as it shows how Google has quietly and yet gradually introduced improvements to the search function on its Chrome store. Last July, they actually threw in social recommendations from Google+, which enabled users to check out just which apps members of their circles have already +1′d. It is said that there is also another major revamp coming our way, which allegedly will feature multi-platform support for apps and extensions.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Gmail Makes New Compose Now Default, Intel PixelSync Contributes To computer Graphics History, 
Feb 28
500px app comes to Chrome
Posted in: Today's Chili500px had a bit of controversy back in January when the iOS app was temporarily pulled from the iTunes App Store due to nude photo searches. As of today however, 500px has returned with a bit of good news for Chrome users — a 500px app is now available for Chrome. This app release is for the Chrome browser running on Mac and Windows as well as Chrome OS computers including the new Chromebook Pixel.
The 500px app can be found by way of the Chrome Web Store. The app is free to download, free to use and thankfully, it brings the features that one could expect. Of course, some may remember the 500px app from the Chromebook Pixel announcement as the app was briefly shown using the touchscreen display on the Pixel. In fact, they are touting this app as being touch-enabled and as being built for the Chromebook Pixel laptop.
Another feature of the 500px app includes being able to browse images by category including Popular, Editors’ Choice, Upcoming and Fresh. The app will also allow users to create a personalized photo stream using Flow, click (or in the case of the Pixel, tap) images to view them full-screen and read descriptions and photographer’s information. Additionally, social sharing also comes in with Google+ as well as Facebook and Twitter.
Otherwise, it was pointed out that the 500px app is more than just a Chrome extension, it is actually an app. That is to say the app launches outside the browser and works offline by default. 500px for Chrome aside, the company has also said they are working to release an update to their Android app in the near future. The Android app update is expected to bring it “up to iOS parity and beyond.”
[via TNW]
500px app comes to Chrome is written by Robert Nelson & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Oct 23
Google Drive apps reach the Chrome Web Store and Chrome OS for quicker web work
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It’s a long overdue match, really — if the Google Drive productivity suite is considered the centerpiece of Google’s web app catalog, and the Chrome Web Store is the catalog, why weren’t the two combined? Google has seen the light by turning Docs (text), Sheets (spreadsheets) and Slides (presentations) into neatly packaged web apps that can be installed through the Chrome browser. New Chromebook owners won’t even have to go that far, as the trio will surface automatically in the Chrome OS app list over the next few weeks. The web app bundles might be simple, but they could be tremendous helps for anyone who wants to punch out a few quick edits while on the road.
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Google Drive apps reach the Chrome Web Store and Chrome OS for quicker web work originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jul 04
Chrome Web Store offers app recommendations from your Google+ mates, allows you to return the favor
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Looking to your online pals for some Chrome Web Store suggestions? If so, the folks at Google have just made accessing said list of recommendations much easier. The outfit unveiled a new feature for the app repository that allows you to see all of the add-ons that your Google+ mates are raving about. You’ll also be able to provide some tips of your own thanks to the addition of the trusty +1 button on the detail page of each offering. Just in case you forget to hit the “From Your Circles” link before browsing, each application will bear a stamp of approval — should it be deemed worthy of the extra clicks. If you’re short on acquaintances or are still new to the social network, the Chrome dev team’s lists will appear for you as well.
Chrome Web Store offers app recommendations from your Google+ mates, allows you to return the favor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jun 28
Today during Google’s second day keynote they are talking about Chrome, and the Chrome Web Store. Reminding us about gaming with Chrome, and gaming in the cloud. With Chrome games can stream online with any internet connected device, and Google has improved Chrome in many key areas to help with performance and more.
Not only are the graphics stunning in HTML 5, but Sound effects and audio API’s added to Chrome makes gaming better. Games like Angry Birds, Cut the Cope, Bastion, Mini Ninja’s, Bejeweled and more are all available in the Chrome Store today for web use and are worth a quick look.
Chrome’s Web Store is more than just games, but we’re still getting to that as the keynote continues. A couple of key facts with Chrome is their apps are always available, give users an Authentic app experience, and are capable of enhanced data access. Stay tuned as we continue our coverage of the Day 2 Keynote here at Google IO.
Google Chrome Web Store gets gaming boost is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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