Google Chrome Plugins and Themes

Google has come up with a beta version of its Chrome browser for Android. The step is seen as an important one as it integrates two of Google’s most important project. What’s better is the fact that the new browser, is available in the Android market so that people do not have to wait for handset makers to offer it through an OS system upgrade.

Features of Chrome For Android

Chrome for Android includes the V8 JavaScript engine of V8 of the desktop version. It also boasts of gesture based controls for moving across multiple tabs and it synchronizes with the desktop version of Chrome. It also shuts out plug-ins which includes Adobe System’s Flash Player and Google’s own native client. Google believes that with its performance and features Chrome for Android will help people to use mobile web. [click to continue...]

If you happen to be one who is interested in keeping up-to-date on browser wars, here is something which will surly interest you. Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has recommended that Chrome is the most secure browser to use citing its built-in sandboxing and auto-updating features. In a security best practices guideline BSI has said that the internet browser is a major component for use of services on the web and hence it is the major target of cyber attacks.

Security Features In Chrome

BSI cites Chrome’s anti-exploit sandbox technology as one of the major security feature of Chrome. This technology isolates the browser from the OS and the rest of the PC which therefore ensures that during cyber threats important information is not exploited. [click to continue...]

Are you a music geek who wants to try out a new music listening experience? If yes, then Earbits Radio is the application which you surly want to try out. The popularity of this application can be gauged from the fact that it has been installed over 74,000 times and has a 4.5 star rating. The features of this app have made it one of the most sought after application for music aficionados. Check out our exclusive Earbits Radio Chrome app review to know what the application has in store for you. [click to continue...]

After witnessing unprecedented growth for every single month for two straight years, Google’s Chrome share in January 2012 has taken a beating. According to web metrics firm Net Applications. Chrome’s market share fell from 19.11% to 18.94%. Though the fall is not that high, yet it is notable because Chrome has risen consistently and rapidly over the last couple of years. Chrome’s new features as well as extensions have helped the browser to climb rapidly in the popularity ladder. [click to continue...]

Here is a piece of information which is likely to cheer a lot of bloggers. Wordpress has declared the launch of a new WordPress.com Chrome extension which gives users access to several features of Wordpress.com. The extension notifies you when you are away from Wordpress.com and users get notifications when they get a new follower. [click to continue...]

In the second security-related update for Chrome this month, Google has patched four bugs disclosing that it had patched a fifth vulnerability a couple of weeks ago. Google said that one of the five bugs fixed was actually a leftover from the update which the browser received on January 9. According to a post by Anthony Laforge, the bug was fixed a couple of weeks ago but while releasing the notes, it was excluded by mistake.

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In its official Chromium blog, Google has announced that it will be adding support for real-time communication on Chrome browser for dev channel. It is to be noted that last summer Google made WebRTC an open source and it has been working towards integrating this technology in its various products. WebRTC are believed to be a major componet for high quality communications on the web by Google as it can easily support audio and video components which are used in video chat and voice apps. These components can be accessed through a Javascript API which gives developers an opportunity to design their own WebRTC apps.

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The online shopping trend is on a rise. With several online shopping sites coming up, it has become easier for customers to search for the products they want. eBay is one of the top online B2B shopping site, where numerous products are sold and purchased. Fast eBay Search is one useful Google Chrome extension which makes your online shopping much easier. This chrome extension presents to you the price, category and the listing type selectable filters just at a click of the mouse. Go through our Fast eBay Search Chrome extension review to know what the extension offers you. [click to continue...]

Extensions are an important aspect of Chrome browser. Extensions increase the productivity and usefulness of the Chrome browser. When you look at the extensions you have installed in your Chrome browser, you will find that you may not be using all of them at the same time. There are extensions installed for particular tasks such as entertainment, games, research and many more. Even though you are not using any particular extension, it runs in the background whenever you open the browser. This not only waste of resources but also space considering the fact that many extensions place icons next to the address bar of Chrome. [click to continue...]