Google’s Chrome browser has come a long way since its launch in 2008. Not only it has a faster startup, it also boasts an improved JavaScript engine, multi-process browser tabs and simplistic UI. Now to commemorate its 2 years in browser business, Google has released a stable version of Chrome. It is three times […]
Google introduces Voice Actions and Chrome to Phone for Android
Google has announced two new products that will enhance functionality of your Android phone. First is the Voice Actions and as you’d expect is a voice app for Android. Voice Actions executes everything with voice commands, which includes emailing, calling, finding directions, playing music, browse the web and more. Though the concept is not […]
Google Chrome OS scheduled for late 2010
Google has confirmed the launch date of its Chrome operating system. They’ve pushed back the launch of Chrome OS to late fall, which means it could launch sometime in November or December. Google says they want to improve the overall user experience and give Microsoft Windows, a run for its money. Windows currently holds […]
Opera mocks Chrome’s Potato test with its own
Google recently tested Chrome’s speed with some unusual objects like potatoes. Now Opera’s parody blog has decided to take its own Potato test, in a fun way obviously. Check out the video below but if you’re the serious types who wants cold facts about the browser, Opera today released its monthly mobile web report […]
Google unveils Chrome Web Store for web apps
Google’s I/O Developer conference has kicked off in San Francisco and they’ve announced a Chrome Web Store or simply put, an app store for web apps. Developers can create their web apps using standard web tools and sell it in the store for a price. An advantage these web apps have is that in […]
Rumor: Acer to unveil its Chrome netbook at Computex
We do know that Acer wants to be the first vendor to offer a Chrome netbook and the first steps towards their goal will be realized at the Computex expo starting early next month. Venture Beat has heard from multiple Taiwanese sources that “Acer will launch Chrome OS devices at the Computex Taipei show”. […]
Acer plans Apps store, e-book reader and Chrome netbook
Two things that almost every consumer electronics manufacturer is doing these days is to develop their iteration of an App Store and an e-book reader. Acer’s not different too as Jim Wong President of IT Products division has confirmed that they’re indeed planning to launch it in middle of this year. Acer’s App Store […]
Google Chrome OS netbook specs leaked
We heard a mention of Google preparing hardware for its Chrome OS but the rumor didn’t say anything its specs. Now an article from IBTimes claims the full specs, which, if it has an ounce of truth, could be the next powerful netbook (or smartbook). IBTimes confirms our loose speculation about ARM processor – […]
Google Chrome OS launching by next week?
Exciting thing when Google announced Chrome OS was that the OS booted right in the browser, making it apt for heavy net surfers. But since then, there’s very little (or nothing) they’ve shown to convince anyone. Now, Techcrunch has heard from a reliable source that Google is about let loose the OS. It will […]
Google announces Chrome OS partners; first screenshots leaked
UPDATE: The screens are fake. Google’s announcement of Chrome OS was shrouded in mystery with a lot of questions left to be answered. Good thing is that they have stepped forward by answering few questions but I reckon these are still not enough so as what to expect from the OS. The early adopters […]