Of the messaging and productivity apps I keep open on my desktop on any given day, there’s no question that Gmail is at the top of the priority list. Between personal and work messages, I get a lot of email and I like trying my best to keep it sorted and reined in as much […]
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Chrome 112 marks the end of an era: Say goodbye to “Chrome apps” and hello to PWAs
As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so does the way we consume and interact with digital content. In the past, Chrome Apps were seen as a way to deliver websites and lightweight experiences to customers through the Chrome Web Store. However, they never quite caught on like browser extensions or standard websites did. In […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup
In a recent development, it seems ChromeOS may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup, putting this part of the OS experience more in-line with the likes of Windows, MacOS, and Linux. While you may not love the idea of stuff auto-opening when you launch into your daily ChromeOS session, the truth is […]
Continue ReadingChrome Apps page for Desktop abandons pagination, adds rounded icons for PWAs
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites that behave like native apps on mobile devices. They can be installed from the browser or through app stores like Google Play. PWAs have become more popular over the past few years as they offer fast, responsive, and enjoyable experiences for users. Google has been working on improving its […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep PWA absolutely needs this new feature that is appearing in the Android app
There is a little-known feature that is starting to show up for the Google Keep Android app, and I think it would make a fantastic addition to the existing PWA. This new feature looks like it would be a solid addition to the web-based PWA, but as many people haven’t even seen it in action […]
Continue ReadingI wish Chrome would steal this Microsoft Edge feature for managing multiple PWA profiles
I’ve spent years on ChromeOS attempting to separate my work life and personal data as well as my creative endeavors through the use of profiles on my laptops, but unfortunately, the solution has never worked perfectly to my liking. As it turns out, so much segregation of data ended up making me less productive, and […]
Continue ReadingChrome for desktop testing more detailed PWA installs
Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs for short, have come a long way since Google embraced them in 2015 and made them what they are today. Presently, when browsing a website on Chrome desktop and that site has a PWA, you will see a small “install” icon on the right side of the Omnibox, and once […]
Continue ReadingHow to create web app shortcuts on ChromeOS for sites that don’t have a PWA
We never get tired of singing a well-made PWA its praises as it once again proves that Progressive Web Apps are the future of the open web. Unfortunately, however, not every single website you use has a PWA available as a one-click install or is even listed on the Play Store to easily add it […]
Continue Reading[U] Someone turned the Zelda Classic engine into a PWA so you can play right through the web
Update 7:3/22 at 3:28 PM: Connor has reached out to provide a link to his MMORPG, Gridia. If you’d like to support him and try it out, you can do so via his website right now! He’s also clarified something that I should have realized in that the 600+ quests available in Zelda Classic total […]
Continue ReadingTiktok’s PWA is a great example of how to leverage modern web technology
As we begin leaning into more short-form video here at Chrome Unboxed, we’ve started utilizing apps like Instagram, YouTube and TikTok on Chromebooks a bit more often than we did prior. With TikTok specifically, there was something just today I wanted to check out with the web version of the app. It has been quite […]
Continue ReadingZoom PWA gets proper blurred and virtual backgrounds, Sharing audio from a Chrome tab
Zoom announced last year that it would be releasing a new Progressive Web App (PWA) specifically designed for ChromeOS in place of their soon-to-be deprecated app on the Chrome Web Store. In that announcement, Zoom promised that this PWA would bring new features like a customizable gallery view, self-select breakout rooms, live transcription & translation, […]
Continue ReadingZoom reminds everyone it will soon kill off its Chrome app in favor of the shiny, new PWA
During the height of the global pandemic, Zoom dove into deep competition with Google Meet by providing feature parity and free calls during holidays for millions of people. It quickly rose in popularity, and now, anyone you ask will likely be using it for day to day use instead of Meet. Sure, this largely depends […]
Continue ReadingCameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
Just last month, Cameyo joined Google’s list of Chrome Enterprise Recommended platforms for virtual app delivery on Chrome OS. In contrast to counterparts such as VM Ware and Citrix, Cameyo delivers individual Windows applications instead of a fully virtualized Windows desktop. This keeps the virtualized environment lightweight and allows for more flexibility on the administrator’s […]
Continue Reading[Update: Available] Chrome 98 adds desktop screenshots, improvements to PWAs, and more
Update: February 3, 2022 – Chrome 98 is no longer in beta! You can now update to this version on the out-of-the-box Stable version of the browser to enjoy the mentioned improvements. The title of this article has been changed to remove the word “Beta”, but the body of the content keeps it intact. Chrome […]
Continue ReadingCursive, Google’s note-taking PWA, has been updated and is actually usable now
Before the launch of the highly-touted HP Chromebook x2 11, it was made clear that Google was hard at work to simultaneously launch a new note-taking PWA to accompany the new tablet from HP. Cursive was the name of this new app and the idea was quite simple: give users a web-based handwriting experience that […]
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