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Google Chrome Beta For Android 4.0 Updated
Continuing battle across a variety of different fronts, the search giant has issued an update for its Google Chrome web browser.
Still available for the Android Ice Cream Sandwich users only, the following Beta release brings a couple of welcome changes, including:
- Ability to view the desktop version of a website
- Ability to add bookmarks as shortcuts to the home screen for a quick and easy access
In addition to that, Google Chrome Beta for Android is now available in 31 more languages, which is a welcome change for those, who are eager to try it.
Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to 0.18.4409.2396 (Chrome 18.0.1025.133) on Google Play
Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to 0.18.4409.2396 (Chrome 18.0.1025.133) on Google Play. As mentioned on the Chrome Blog, this update includes a number of new features, as well as the following changes:
- Allow for download of files to the device
- Complex Text Layout (CTL) and Right to Left (RTL) text support in rendered pages
- Enable old-style YouTube embed content to be played via native YouTube app
- Support for country-specific suggested search engines.
Known issues:
Google Chrome Blog: Chrome for Android Update
Since we launched Chrome for Android Beta in February, we’ve been listening closely to all of your feedback (thank you!). It’s great to hear how so many of you love having the Chrome experience on your Android 4.0 phone or tablet.
With today’s update, Chrome for Android Beta is now available in 31 more languages and in all countries where Google Play is available. We’ve also added many much-requested features, including:
- You can now request the desktop version of a website, in case you would rather not view the mobile version.
- You can now add bookmarks as shortcuts on your home screen, so you can get to your favorite sites faster.
- Choose your favorite apps to handle links opened in Chrome.
- Have a proxy setup for Wi-Fi access? You can now use Chrome with the system proxy configured in Android settings.
If you build websites, you may want to take note of a change in the User-Agent specification for Chrome for Android.
If you haven’t already, you can install Chrome for Android Beta from Google Play on your Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) phone or tablet. As we're still in Beta, we look forward to your feedback so we can continue to improve Chrome for Android.
Chrome for Android Beta Update - Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to 0.16.4301.233 (Chrome 16.0.912.77)
Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to 0.16.4301.233 (Chrome 16.0.912.77). Primarily focused on bug fixes, this update addresses issues in the compatibility check which prevented Chrome from starting up on some versions of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
Known issues:
- 112923 : No way to toggle between mobile/desktop UA
- 113140 : Youtube links do not prompt for which application to use
- 113132 : Chrome for Android beta doesn't support configured proxy in wi-fi settings
- Other notable issues listed here
How to upgrade an HP TouchPad to Android Ice Cream Sandwich
A while back I picked up an HP TouchPad for $99 during the great "HP Tribulations of 2011." It was a fire sale and I was lucky enough to grab one on Amazon. I really like the HP WebOS and I enjoyed overclocking the TouchPad to get more performance out of it. For $99 it's an insane little piece of hardware. I wanted to see if taking over the hardware and putting Android's Ice Cream Sandwich would make the TouchPad even more useful. Plus, it's a hacker's dream, so why not.
The folks making Ice Create Sandwich work is the Cyanogen team. Here's the main link to their HP Touchpad page, although they do lots more.
Here's the process. This one assume you're starting from an HP TouchPad that has TouchOS on it or one that already has a built of Android on it but you don't mind messing it up.
- You'll need a Windows machine with Java. Ah, Java.
- Make a folder somewhere like "TouchPad" and start putting stuff into it, like:
- The Palm Novacom Drivers.
- Get ACMEInstaller 2
- Go read the thread on Android 4.0.3 ICS Cyanogen Mod 9 Alpha 2. You should trust their download links not mine. These are the ones I used for CM9A2. Go download:
- Alpha 2 CM9 for Touchpad
- Moboot - It's a boot manager that will let you dual boot
- Clockwork Recovery - It's something you boot into that lets you install zips like the Google Apps one below.
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- You might also get the Google Apps (gApps) package for CyanogenMod 9 also.
When you have Java installed you can now double click on the UniversalNovacomInstaller.jar file.
Say yes and Download the Drivers, and wait.
When it is done, you'll be left at the Install button again. Just close the app.
The Novacom stuff is installed to C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc. You'll want to copy your ACMEInstaller2 file into that folder where novacom.exe is located. Also copy the gapps zip file into the root of the HP TouchPad's drive.
Plugin your HP TouchPad to you PC's USB while in Web OS. Select USB Drive mode. You should get a USB Symbol on your TouchPad. Open the new drive for your TouchPad in Windows Explorer and make a folder "cminstall". Copy moboot, clockwork, and the main CM update zip into that new folder.
From the Settings Menu in TouchOS select Settings | Device Info | Restart. When the screen goes black, hold down the Volume Up button until a USB Symbol appears again. This one will be white with no border.
Now, while your TouchPad is connected to your PC and showing the USB symbol, go back to your Windows machine and open a Command Prompt. Go to C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc type novacom.exe boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller2 like this:
C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc>novacom.exe boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller2
After you hit Enter a lot of text will appear on your TouchPad. This it's working. When your TouchPad reboots into Ice Cream Sandwich, go through the setup.
If you want to install the extra Google Apps stuff, reboot. From the mooboot 0.3.5 menu you can launch ClockworkMod and install Google Apps from that zip file.
It's very very early, but it's pretty cool that it works this well at all. I'm looking forward to seeing if they can get it completely working and reasonably supported on the HP TouchPad. I think for browsing and goofing around HP Web OS is fine, but if you have a TouchPad and you are already invested in Google Apps and the Android Marketplace, you should be keeping an eye on this project.
I have already had dozens of crashes (it's an Alpha) so I wouldn't recommend making this your primary tablet. I also can't get my Google Apps (Gmail, etc) to synchronize as I'm using 2 factor auth and there's some subtle bug. I'm also unable to get Google Chrome for Android to work because it's version check doesn't seen this build of Ice Cream Sandwich as a legit version that's > 4.0. There is a fix for Chrome on the HP TouchPad if you really need it, though.
However, Browsing, Flash, many apps and Video works fairly well. Plus, I can always reboot back into HP Web OS so I can't really hurt the tablet.
If you're really hardcore, there are now CM9 Nighty Builds. You can follow the nightly builds on Twitter and read more on their thread and also in the unofficial thread in the forums. Have fun!
Chrome for Android Beta Update
Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to 0.16.4215.215, picking up changes that have gone in through Chrome 16.0.912.77. Beyond the Chrome changes, this update contains:
Google Chrome to Phone Android App is Insanely Useful
- You have to use it to understand how awesome it is.
- For this to work, you need install Google Chrome to Phone app for Android first and then install Chrome to Phone extension in your Google Chrome web browser.
- We will do it step by step.
- But this application has got some weird properties as well. Country specific restrictions are in place for unknown reasons.
- I had to manually download the APK to install it. If you are in my same position, you can download the Chrome to Phone APK file and install it manually.
- Launch the installed Chrome to Phone application in your phone and finish the required steps needed (pretty much self-explanatory).
- Launch the extension in your Chrome browser. Sign in using your Gmail id (it should be the same id that you used to login from your Google Chrome to Phone Android app).
- Gmail will ask for authorization and you are done.
- Now, whenever you feel like sending a link, phone number or maps to your Android smartphone from Chrome Browser (in Windows, Mac or Linux), just right click and select "Chrome to Phone". Some random demos can be seen below.
2SendTab Easily Moves Your Browser Tabs To and From Your Android Device
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Download Google Chrome For Android 4.0
That delicious Ice Cream Sandwich.
As it was just a matter of time anyway, Google has finally launched the Beta version of Google Chrome for Android, which is currently compatible with the 4.0 version only.
So what does it bring to the table?
Well, just like with its competitors, you can synchronize your tabs and bookmarks between your PC and a handheld device, but it also includes few features that are not yet widely available.
First of all, you can swipe between the opened tabs just like a deck of cards, which, depending on the number of opened tabs, can be quite useful.
Secondly, incognito mode has made its way to the Android version as well, providing an extra layer of privacy for those in need.
Least but not last is a superb feature called Link Preview. As you might know, clicking on small links can be quite painful, especially in the winter period when you are wearing gloves and can’t be bothered to take them off. Thankfully, Link Preview will automatically zoom in the links, making them easier to click on.
Google Chrome for Android 4.0 also includes search suggestions that can be personalized, omnibox and few other goodies.
An iPhoto Slide Show on CD
Q:
How can I burn a slideshow that I made in iPhoto on my MacBook Pro onto a CD?
A:
You can export the slideshow as a video (a QuickTime movie in Apple parlance) and then burn that video to your CD.
Here’s how: In iPhoto, after you’ve created the photo slideshow, with titles, music and so forth, click on the “Export” button at the bottom of the slideshow-creation window. Choose an option for the resolution of your movie and click “Export.”
Then, choose a destination on your hard disk where you’ll temporarily store the movie. Next, insert the recordable CD, and copy the movie into the window representing the CD. Finally, click on the “Burn” button at the upper right of that CD window.
Q:
I have recently gone almost all Google: I moved my business email to Google, am using Google Docs, etc. I am in need of a new laptop and am considering a Google Chromebook. My question / concern is: What about programs I may need, such as iTunes, or some printer / scanner software, or an accounting suite? Will there be room for some of these programs and if so, will they operate on Chrome OS?
A:
Chrome for Android Beta: The Basics
Chrome for Android Beta: The Basics
Browse fast on your Android phone or tablet, and bring your personalized Chrome experience wherever you go. Chrome for Android Beta is available for devices running Android 4.0 and higher. To learn more, visit: google.com
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Chrome for Android Beta: Behind the Design
Chrome for Android Beta: Behind the Design
The engineering team behind Chrome for Android Beta shares the design philosophy and approach to bringing the speed and simplicity of Chrome to Android phones and tablets. Chrome for Android Beta is available for devices running Android 4.0 and higher. To learn more, visit: google.com
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Chrome for Android Beta: Under the Hood
Chrome for Android Beta: Under the Hood
The engineering team behind Chrome for Android Beta talk about the underlying architecture, developer tools, and more. Chrome for Android Beta is available for devices running Android 4.0 and higher. To learn more, visit: google.com
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Chrome for Android Brings Bookmark Sync and Incognito Browsing to Android
If you've got an Android device running Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), you can now download the beta version of Google's Chrome browser from the Android Market, complete with many of the things we love about Chrome—like bookmark syncing and Incognito mode—but on your mobile device. More »
Chrome for Android Beta 1
The Chrome team is excited to announce the release of our first beta of Chrome for Android! Based on Chrome 16.0.915.75, Chrome for Android (0.16.4130.199) brings an all new browsing experience to your phone or tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich. More on what’s new can be found on the Chrome for Android page. Developers who want to learn more about working with Chrome for Android can check out the new developer site for working with mobile. More detailed updates are available on the Chrome Blog. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Google Chrome Blog: Introducing Chrome for Android
In 2008, we launched Google Chrome to help make the web better. We’re excited that millions of people around the world use Chrome as their primary browser and we want to keep improving that experience. Today, we're introducing Chrome for Android Beta, which brings many of the things you’ve come to love about Chrome to your Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone or tablet. Like the desktop version, Chrome for Android Beta is focused on speed and simplicity, but it also features seamless sign-in and sync so you can take your personalized web browsing experience with you wherever you go, across devices.
Speed
With Chrome for Android, you can search, navigate and browse fast—Chrome fast. You can scroll through web pages as quickly as you can flick your finger. When searching, your top search results are loaded in the background as you type so pages appear instantly. And of course, both search and navigation can all be done quickly from the Chrome omnibox.
Simplicity
Chrome for Android is designed from the ground up for mobile devices. We reimagined tabs so they fit just as naturally on a small-screen phone as they do on a larger screen tablet. You can flip or swipe between an unlimited number of tabs using intuitive gestures, as if you’re holding a deck of cards in the palm of your hands, each one a new window to the web.
One of the biggest pains of mobile browsing is selecting the correct link out of several on a small-screen device. Link Preview does away with hunting and pecking for links on a web page by automatically zooming in on links to make selecting the precise one easier.
And as with Chrome on desktop, we built Chrome for Android with privacy in mind from the beginning, including incognito mode for private browsing and fine-grained privacy options (tap menu icon, ‘Settings,’ and then ‘Privacy’).
Sign in
You can now bring your personalized Chrome experience with you to your Android phone or tablet. If you sign in to Chrome on your Android device, you can:
- View open tabs: Access the tabs you left open on your computer (also signed into Chrome)—picking up exactly where you left off.
- Get smarter suggestions: If you visit a site often on your computer, you'll also get an autocomplete suggestion for it on your mobile device, so you can spend less time typing.
- Sync bookmarks: Conveniently access your favorite sites no matter where you are or which device you’re using.
Chrome is now available in Beta from Android Market, in select countries and languages for phones and tablets with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. We’re eager to hear your feedback. Finally, we look forward to working closely with the developer community to create a better web on a platform that defines mobile.
Google Docs for Android Gets Offline File Access
Google continues to leverage its good work in HTML5 to enable its productivity and collaboration applications to work offline.
The company is now letting users make any Google Docs available offline from their Android smartphone or tablet computer.
This covers documents, Google presentations, Google spreadsheets, uploaded images, and files in formats such as .pdf, .doc, .xls and .ppt. Users may do this with or without a Web connection.
This feature is important for users who don't have access to an Web connection and need to access a file they've saved. Google does not enable Doc editing at this time.
This is obviously not a big concern for users with 3G- and 4G-radio powered smartphones, but Google still has the use case:
I wager the feature is super useful for users of the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and others of its ilk who need to grab their Docs.
Moreover, Docs will automatically update offline files when users do get on WiFi. Of course, users with Web connections may manually update files by opening the file or tapping Update from the Offline section of the app.
See the manual update screenshot from an Android tablet here:
Users should also follow these instructions for how to enable offline access from their Android gadgets here.
How is Google doing this? Again, it's HTML5, the same technology Google used for offline Gmail, Docs and Calendar through Google Chrome on desktops such as Chromebooks.
How to Sync Your Bookmarks from Your Computer to Your Smartphone
While the iPhone syncs with Safari and Internet Explorer, it can't grab bookmarks from Chrome or Firefox out of the box—and most versions of Android can't sync bookmarks with any browser. Here are a few ways to get your desktop bookmarks on your smartphone without any hassle. More »
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