Chrome for iOS update adds support for opening links in other Google apps
Google on Wednesday updated its Chrome browser for iPhone and iPad, giving users the ability to open links by default in the company's other native apps, such as Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube.
Version 28.0.1500.12 of Chrome for iOS offers greater interoperability with other Google Apps, including the option to open links in the company's Google+ and Google Drive apps, instead of within the browser.
Beyond opening links in their respective apps, the latest version of Chrome also includes enhancements to voice search. The update adds text-to-speech for all variations of English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Japanese and Korean.
In addition, Google has said the update will provide users with "data cost savings" when using the browser on a cellular data connection. Users can view data savings in the "Bandwidth Management" settings, though this functionality is not yet available to all users and will continue to gradually roll out.
The newest version of the browser also offers a new fullscreen mode for iPad users, and toolbar controls that are always available when using the voice search.
Finally, Chrome 28 also gives users access to browser history, and includes the usual stability and security improvements and bug fixes.
The application is a free 22.2-megabyte download rated for ages 17 and up. It is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and requires iOS 5.0 or later.
Version 28.0.1500.12 of Chrome for iOS offers greater interoperability with other Google Apps, including the option to open links in the company's Google+ and Google Drive apps, instead of within the browser.
Beyond opening links in their respective apps, the latest version of Chrome also includes enhancements to voice search. The update adds text-to-speech for all variations of English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Japanese and Korean.
In addition, Google has said the update will provide users with "data cost savings" when using the browser on a cellular data connection. Users can view data savings in the "Bandwidth Management" settings, though this functionality is not yet available to all users and will continue to gradually roll out.
The newest version of the browser also offers a new fullscreen mode for iPad users, and toolbar controls that are always available when using the voice search.
Finally, Chrome 28 also gives users access to browser history, and includes the usual stability and security improvements and bug fixes.
The application is a free 22.2-megabyte download rated for ages 17 and up. It is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and requires iOS 5.0 or later.
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Well I think Apple isn't bad company, they know that Chrome on ioS is a minority and they just don't care in my opinion.
Here you can manage how many ads you get spammed with.
Two settings
1) Heaps
2) Slighltly less
Chrome 28. Lol.
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Originally Posted by AppleInsider
rated for ages 17 and up.
I can only speculate why....
Perhaps it is using movie rating system... M for mature.
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Originally Posted by n0cud06
I stopped using google maps and settled for apple maps.
I don't like to settle. I prefer to select.
Because you can search for adult materials.
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Originally Posted by jungmark
Because you can search for adult materials.
Isn't that what parental controls are for? Or doesn't Chrome have parental controls?
Yes but how many people share idevices with their kids and how many actually use those controls.
Exactly - it shows how much Google really needs iOS users.
They want to try and create a sub-system operating on iOS.
Good luck with that ... fail
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Originally Posted by jungmark
Yes but how many people share idevices with their kids and how many actually use those controls.
It looks like a parental control issue though, otherwise Safari would not be suitable for underage users either. In the restriction settings it appears that only Apple core apps are included, one of which is Safari. So Apple has parental controls but they are apparently not extending that feature to third party apps. google search has parental controls which you administer on the Google website but that just protects searching.
Ummm isn't that what Apple does?
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Originally Posted by dasanman69
Ummm isn't that what Apple does?
No...? Last time I checked I wasn't forced to use any Apple app.
Sure you do, Apple doesn't allow replacement of native apps, they're just skinned to look different.
But by using iOS you're intentionally going into Apple's world. Google is trying to create their own world inside Apple's world.
Um.... This is an optional setting that can be turned off within the app. Even better, this app is an optional download that can be completely ignored!
Google would be first in line.