Google's Chrome team developing app launcher for Mac
Google is looking to bring a version of its Chrome OS app launcher to the Mac, possibly as an add-on to the Chrome browser, allowing users to access a slew of Web apps normally available only from within the
Google's Chrome app launcher for Mac in beta form. | Source: Fran?ois Beaufort
Chrome developer Fran?ois Beaufort revealed on his Google+ page (via iMore) that the Internet search giant is working to bring the app launcher to Mac.
Because the Chrome OS platform runs Web apps instead of traditional programs, the app launcher is a vital part of the experience. Instead of having to enter Chrome to execute app functions, the launcher breaks out the Web-based titles into a separate window.
Those interested in trying out the beta version of Chrome's app launcher for Mac can download the latest build of Chromium and run a switch command in terminal.
Available apps will show up as a pop-up above the Chromium icon in the OS X dock, while selecting a title will launch the app in a new browser window. Switching apps takes place in-browser, though the launcher does save a couple steps in navigating to a particular app.
It is unclear if or when Google intends to launch the functionality in Chrome for OS X, and Beaufort didn't offer any further information regarding the project beside its existence.
While the implementation is somewhat limited at this time, it shows Google is actively looking for ways to garner a larger presence on Apple's OS X platform.
Google's Chrome app launcher for Mac in beta form. | Source: Fran?ois Beaufort
Chrome developer Fran?ois Beaufort revealed on his Google+ page (via iMore) that the Internet search giant is working to bring the app launcher to Mac.
Because the Chrome OS platform runs Web apps instead of traditional programs, the app launcher is a vital part of the experience. Instead of having to enter Chrome to execute app functions, the launcher breaks out the Web-based titles into a separate window.
Those interested in trying out the beta version of Chrome's app launcher for Mac can download the latest build of Chromium and run a switch command in terminal.
Available apps will show up as a pop-up above the Chromium icon in the OS X dock, while selecting a title will launch the app in a new browser window. Switching apps takes place in-browser, though the launcher does save a couple steps in navigating to a particular app.
It is unclear if or when Google intends to launch the functionality in Chrome for OS X, and Beaufort didn't offer any further information regarding the project beside its existence.
While the implementation is somewhat limited at this time, it shows Google is actively looking for ways to garner a larger presence on Apple's OS X platform.
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Who would be stupid enough to use that?
Really. What a joke.
Why would you be stupid for using it?
So, you have to have that ugly crap of a chrome launcher on your screen the whole time? No thanks man.
Google is trying to hijack iOS. They are working hard to spread all over the places.
Hoping to see Apple dominate 2013 and 2014 in a big way with new innovations and software updates with huge data center entering the game in few years and dominating number of companies like netflix, amazon, google and others!
It pops up. Don't you see the Chromium icon on the bottom?
Does anybody still care for "web apps" on the desktop or on any OS supporting native apps for that matter?
Thought that bubble burst quite some time ago...
It wasn't a 'web app' bubble that burst.
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Originally Posted by cynic
Does anybody still care for "web apps" on the desktop or on any OS supporting native apps for that matter?
Thought that bubble burst quite some time ago...
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http://www.thehobbit.com/middle-earth/
Why aren't chrome and/or chromium on the Mac app store? And Skype?VLC? all free apps... I don't get it.
I would also love a torrent software like transmission there, and dropbox.
I refuse to install apps that are not there anymore. it's so convenient... especially when they are 10.8 ready.
Outside of the MAS, only transmission and dropbox.
Sigh. Google is still trying to pass web apps as apps? Google, we all know that web apps are websites.
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Originally Posted by dasanman69
It wasn't a 'web app' bubble that burst.
Actually it was. Apple has had web apps for years and even used them as the only apps on the first iPhone. The loud Apple haters called it weak. Now those same people are praising Google for going back in time by 5 years and doing the same thing.
Looks ugly as all fck. Like the rest of the Google/Android ecosystem.
Google recognizes the value of the Apple pie, and they'd like a poorly-designed finger in every part of it.
Keep trying, though, Google. Apple users *stay* Apple users.
Looks useful.
Going to install it once they release for mac.
That launcher is very... hummmm, what’s the word for it... flat! :¬)
Originally Posted by AppleWins
Looks useful.
Going to install it once they release for mac.
I'M CONVINCED¡
Do you get a salary or a few cents per post?
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Originally Posted by filburt
Sigh. Google is still trying to pass web apps as apps? Google, we all know that web apps are websites.
Guess you haven't used any apps that make use of Google's NaCl API... Try getting and running 'From Dust' in your Chrome browser.
Chrome can run native binary code....