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Google Chrome Tablet Could Be the iPad’s Worst Nightmare

March 31, 2023 By Arnold Zafra

If  these concept pictures of what seems like a Google Chrome tablet is close to becoming a reality, I would have entitled this post with something like – “Move over iPad, here comes Google Chrome Tablet.” But unfortunately, this Google Chrome Tablet is just part of Google’s testing procedures in trying to perfect the Google Chrome OS which is about to be released this year.

The pictures were created by the folks at the Google Chromium projects website.  The pictures were believed to be proof of Google’s way of finding the best device that can fully utilize the Chrome OS. In other words, this is not about hardware but rather about a software product.

Actually if Google will put this into the drawing table it would be a close competitor of the iPad. And with the negative feedback that the iPad got after it was announced, Google could very well take advantage of the situation and come up with a better tablet PC.

Interestingly, the documentation on the Chromium project website notes that the tablet device running on Google Chrome OS should have 5 to 10 inch display with fully optimized touch features. In addition, other features such as multi-touch gestures, docking panels, high-res display and visual exploration were also noted on the documentation. These, plus some other features all point to one thing – that Google Chrome OS would run well on tablet PCs.

The question now is, would Google also make the Chrome OS available on a tablet device? It is currently under negotiation with HTC for the development of the Chrome netbook, so a Google- HTC  tablet might be possible as well.

If that happens, then the iPad will be in serious trouble .

Originally posted on February 2, 2010 @ 8:10 am

Filed Under: Gadgets, Google Tagged With: chrome tablet, Google Chrome OS, ipad

Google Chrome for PC Adds Bookmark Sync and More Extensions

March 31, 2023 By Arnold Zafra

Google has just released the latest and more stable release of its Chrome Browser for Windows PC.  This means that Chrome browser users will now have access to more than 1,500 extensions available at the Chrome browser extension gallery. Extensions, in case you’re not aware are just like Firefox’s add-ons or plug-ins.  It adds useful functionality to the Chrome browser. An example of Google Chrome extensions include notifications.

To locate extensions that might be useful, find them at the Chrome browser extension gallery and click install. The process runs quickly and before you know it, the extension is already on your Google Chrome browser.

In addition to extensions, the latest version of Google Chrome OS for Windows PC also has bookmark sync.  This feature allows you to sync your Google Chrome browser across all the computers you use, be it at home or in the office. More information can be found in this handy guide.

Other features that the latest release of of Google Chrome OS for PC include – integration of new HTML5 APIs such as LocalStorage, Database API and more.

And the new Google Chrome OS is faster as well and registers a significant 42% difference from last year.

Originally posted on January 25, 2010 @ 2:49 pm

Filed Under: Google Tagged With: bookmark syn, Chrome browser, Google Chrome OS

How Google Chrome OS Will Handle Web Security

March 31, 2023 By Arnold Zafra

Before you get drown into the waves of news items explaining what Google Chrome is and what it is not, let’s not forget one of its most  important feature  which might make it click among Internet security geeks, like us.

The Official Google Blog explains why Chrome OS is very a secured OS by saying that since all apps that you will use will be living within the Chrome browser, Google has made sure that security was given utmost priority. [Read more…]

Originally posted on November 19, 2009 @ 8:07 pm

Filed Under: Google, Open Source, Privacy, Software, Web Security Tagged With: Google Chrome OS

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