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Chrome 155 for Googlebook expands web app installation and system integration
Key points
- Chrome 155 enables manual installation of any webpage as an app.
- Installed web apps can be pinned to taskbar/homescreen.
- Web apps now share Google Account login, cookies, and extensions.
- Chrome Settings interface is no longer fullscreen.
Expanded Web App Installation
Chrome 155 on Googlebooks introduces the ability to manually install any webpage as a web app. Previously, only websites specifically configured with an installable web manifest could be installed as apps. This change allows users to convert any webpage into an app that runs in its own window.
Enhanced System Integration
Installed web apps now offer deeper system integration. They can be pinned to the taskbar or homescreen and run within Chrome. These apps will also benefit from shared Google Account login, cookies, site permissions, and installed browser extensions, providing a more cohesive user experience.
Installation Process
Users can install a webpage by navigating to it in Chrome, then accessing the Chrome menu via "Save and share" > "Install and create shortcut...". An "Install" option may also appear in the address bar for some websites. Users are advised to remove old browser-tab shortcuts before reinstalling pages as apps.
Chrome Settings Interface Update
With Chrome 155, the Chrome Settings interface is no longer fullscreen on Googlebooks. It now opens as a separate tab, allowing users to reference a web page while adjusting settings. This aligns the Googlebook experience with desktop Chrome behavior.
Availability
Version 155.0.8059.79 of Chrome is currently rolling out via the Play Store to Googlebook devices.
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Chrome 155 for Googlebook now allows users to manually install any webpage as a web app, regardless of manifest configuration. This update integrates web apps more deeply into the system, enabling them to run in their own windows and share browser data.