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Google TV update will bring Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

By Robert Nelson
on 15 May, 2013

Google TV wasn't mentioned during the keynote today, however there is some related news. Following the keynote, Google announced that Google TV would be getting an update. The update will be arriving sometime in the "coming months" and will bring Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean along with the latest version of Chrome. Aside from simply announcing a new update, Google also released some details about future updates including those from TV OEM partners.

Google Keep goes cross-platform with Chrome Web Store release

By Cory Gunther
on 2 May, 2013

Last month Google released their answer to taking notes, Google Keep, to take on rival apps like Evernote and more. The app is their way to easily and quickly take notes, save images, and much more on Android and the web, then sync them across devices. Today however, its gone cross platform even more and they released Keep for Google Chrome.

Chrome Beta updated with fullscreen and link redirect improvements

By Cory Gunther
on 2 May, 2013

For those who've opted to use the popular and always improving Chrome Browser for Android, their Beta version received another minor update last night that fixed some pesky bugs. The folks from Google have remained vigilant in finding and squashing bugs, and making Chrome the best browser for Android. Read on for the new changelog.

Chrome Beta browser update aims to improve page rendering

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Apr, 2013

It seems like almost each and every week the folks from Google over in Mountain View are pushing some sort of update out for their popular Chrome Browser on Android. Their main browser is as stable as can be, but the Chrome Beta gets those cutting edge features that sometimes cause issues. Today's Chrome Beta update looks to curb some issues, and improve some key areas.

Chrome Beta for Android gets fullscreen browsing and new tablet features

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Apr, 2013

Chrome Beta received a quick update this afternoon that finally added a few much needed features for our Android smartphones and tablets. They are pretty minor but both are features we've been waiting for and ones which should have been added a long time ago. We now have fullscreen browsing with ease, as well as simpler and easier search using the Omnibox.

Chrome for Android update brings password and autofill sync

By Robert Nelson
on 3 Apr, 2013

It wasn't all that long ago when Google added password and autofill sync support in the Chrome Beta for Android app. In fact, that support arrived just about a month earlier. A little nicer for today though, those features are now available for users of the non-beta version of Chrome for Android.

World Wide Maze Chrome Experiment lets you play your favorite website

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Mar, 2013

We aren't sure there will be any all-night gaming sessions with this latest browser-based game, however it should be good for at least a few minutes of entertainment. This latest arrives as part of a Chrome Experiment. The game is World Wide Maze and it allows you to play your favorite website.

Android and Chrome will remain separate says Schmidt

By Shane McGlaun
on 21 Mar, 2013

This has been a big month for Android loyalists with some significant changes happening at Google. About a week ago, we learned that Android kingpin Andy Rubin had stepped down from his role leading Android. Google announced that Rubin would be replaced by Sundar Pichai as the head of Android.

Google Now extension spotted in Chromium

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Mar, 2013

We have seen signs that Google Now was heading to Chrome, however this latest bit has arrived with little room for speculation. Basically, a Google Now extension has shown up for Chromium users. The one catch, the extension is not yet functional. Trying to stay on the positive side though, this does appear to be a fairly clear sign that Google Now support is coming to the desktop.

Chrome for Android updated with improved font clarity and stability tweaks

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Mar, 2013

Today the folks from Google have just detailed and started rolling out another update to the official Chrome Browser for Android. Today's update brings tons of little tweaks, fixes, and plenty of performance enhancements. If you're not running the beta, this update is surely worth getting this afternoon.