Google Chat for the web is now a Progressive Web Application (PWA) and comes with significant design and functionality changes compared to its previous Chrome app counterpart. About this time last year, the faster, more reliable, and engaging version was introduced, and only recently became … [Read more...] about Updated Google Chat PWA is now available, but you may need to switch over to it manually
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Chrome OS replacing website notifications in quick settings with PWA permissions
Progressive Web Applications continue their rise to dominance in the Chromebook ecosystem with a new developer flag that's available on the Chrome OS Canary channel right now called 'Enable setting of PWA notification permissions in quick settings'. Prior to enabling this, the quick settings 'Do not … [Read more...] about Chrome OS replacing website notifications in quick settings with PWA permissions
The Chrome Cast 119: Zoom’s PWA, Opera for Chromebooks, and Stadia nails it on Android TV
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the new apps that have arrived for Chromebooks and why they are so important to the ecosystem. It isn't just that Zoom has an official PWA or that Opera has optimized the Android-based browser just for Chromebooks, it's the fact that larger entities are … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 119: Zoom’s PWA, Opera for Chromebooks, and Stadia nails it on Android TV
Zoom is releasing a PWA specifically for Chromebooks on the Google Play Store
In the face of the global pandemic, Google has stepped up to the plate and completely transformed its services to better meet the needs of the hybrid 'Anywhere classroom'. More specifically, Google Meet has become the go-to service for video chats across the education and enterprise space - well, … [Read more...] about Zoom is releasing a PWA specifically for Chromebooks on the Google Play Store
‘Desktop PWA Sub Apps’ could help users install multiple experiences in one fell swoop
A new potential Chrome flag discovered by Chrome Story called 'Desktop PWA Sub Apps' may enable installed web applications to create additional shortcuts for related web apps. Sound confusing? Let me explain. Traditional software packages - like Windows applications, for example - are delivered to a … [Read more...] about ‘Desktop PWA Sub Apps’ could help users install multiple experiences in one fell swoop
Chrome for Android gets PWA install prompts that look a lot like Google Play Store listings
As we continue to see progressive web apps storm the Play Store in place of traditionally packaged apps, a new development to the PWA install dialogue has been revealed. Upon looking at the image below, you'll notice that it looks a whole lot like a Google Play Store app listing. It has a … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android gets PWA install prompts that look a lot like Google Play Store listings
TikTok officially joins the PWA club, and everyone else should too
Love it or hate it, TikTok is a phenomenon not unlike the short-lived and gone-all-too-soon Vine. It's a social media website centered on short video clips very much similar to that of Instagram, Youtube Shorts, and Facebook stories. It's blown up in recent times, and while it does feature some … [Read more...] about TikTok officially joins the PWA club, and everyone else should too
Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
The upcoming "nearby sharing" feature for Chrome OS has made its way to the Stable channel, albeit, behind a flag. While the feature appears to be working fairly well, it looks like Chromium developers are looking to give users, even more, sharing options on Chrome OS. The new flag turned up in the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
Google releases a dedicated YouTube Music Chromebook PWA in the Play Store
In yet another installment of the PWA-in-Google-Play-Store saga, Google is now moving the web version of YouTube Music into a more fully-realized PWA (progressive web app) and is delivering it via the Play Store for Chromebooks. This one comes with a few interesting and unique caveats, so there are … [Read more...] about Google releases a dedicated YouTube Music Chromebook PWA in the Play Store
Youtube web app gains PWA install prompt – may be hinting at offline support
Hot off the heels of the Google Calendar web app gaining offline support for Workspace users, the Youtube web app is now showing the PWA install prompt in the Chrome Omnibox for some. It's important to note that some users have stated that they've seen this for a while now, but a mass rollout is … [Read more...] about Youtube web app gains PWA install prompt – may be hinting at offline support
Google Calendar gains offline mode for Workspace, further hinting at PWA support
A major benefit of running the Google Calendar Play Store app on your Chromebook is that you have the ability to view events without an internet connection. It can make all the difference should your wireless drop off or if you're traveling. With the rise of Progressive Web Apps, more and more … [Read more...] about Google Calendar gains offline mode for Workspace, further hinting at PWA support
Google Calendar just moved its search button, possibly hinting at PWA support
If you're using the Google Play version of Google Calendar on your Chromebook, you may notice that your search icon is a lot easier to find now. A new update to the app takes it out of the left side hamburger menu in the app and places it nicely at the top right of your screen. To see this change, … [Read more...] about Google Calendar just moved its search button, possibly hinting at PWA support