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At long last, Google has released an Android version of the popular Chrome browser onto the Android Market as a beta for all Ice Cream Sandwich devices. Similar to it’s PC and Mac brethren, Google Chrome for Android focuses on bringing speed and simplicity to your browsing experience, as well as offering the ability to sync your bookmarks and history across devices.
As with most things Google brings to Android, Chrome has been re-built from the ground up to take full advantage of the smaller screens on our phones and tablets. Chrome for Android features gesture support to move from tab to tab, with support for an unlimited number of tabs so you can browse to your heart’s content. And yes, Incognito Mode will be supported from day one so you can browse those seedy sections of the internet without leaving (much of) a trace.
Highlights of Chrome Beta for Android include:
Browse fast with accelerated page loading, scrolling, and zoomingSearch and navigate directly from the omniboxOpen and switch between unlimited tabs in an easy-to-view stackSign in to Chrome to sync your bookmarks and view tabs you have open on your computerSend pages from desktop Chrome to your smartphone or tablet with one click and read them on the go, even if you’re offlineBrowse privately in Incognito modeOnce you sign into Chrome on your Android device, you’ll be able to view the tabs you left open on another device, get autocomplete suggestions based on your full browsing history, and have your entire suite of bookmarks available at your disposal.
We’ve been able to spend a limited amount of time with Chrome for Android, but I think it’s safe to say that Chrome will completely take over any other browser program we currently have installed. If you have a device that runs Android 4.0, we highly encourage you to head over to the Android Market and give Chrome a download.
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Anthony loves all things technology, from hardware to apps and games. You can connect with him via Google+ or Twitter by clicking one of the fancy doo-dads above. Tagged#android chrome#app_c#browser#chrome#chrome for android#popular#video .nrelate .nr_sponsored{ left:0px !important; }.nrelate .nr_sponsored{ left:0px !important; } 60 Comments Join the discussion!Sort by DateRating Garbage… Why not on other phones… so very little of the android market is running ICS. Let us all give it a whirl.
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94AsakuraZero 8 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0where some reason which you want to buy nexus devices, not even the GSII running ICS can pull it
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83Jeff Pan 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Was initially excited! but ICS only is a bummer!
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kyeGuest 5 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +5Because they need the v4 API set to code its functionality… Thats my guess.
ReplyOnly for 4.0 devices… NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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99Taylor Wimberly 8 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +7Installing on my Galaxy Nexus and Transfomer Prime right now. Will report back soon :)
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83inviolable 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0So is this meant to replace the current browser or just be another option?
Reply labratGuest 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Currently an other option.
In the long run, will be the default browser.
With limited time on my Nexus S, it looks like it’ll be the default browser for me!
ReplyQuestion: I assume that Google will eventually make it available to pre-ICS devices. At that point, will this replace the browser bundled with the OS — and will apps that make use of the WebView take advantage of the engine of Chrome instead of that crappy built-in browser?
ReplyI doubt that Google will make it available to pre-ICS devices.
ReplyNot sure why they just didn’t make this stock on ICS. After playing with it for a little while, this thing is looking really good. ICS Browser +, just got the boot
ReplyCome on google, make it available on gingerbread…
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30greeny42 8 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +3You would think Chrome would be built in as the browser for ICS.
Reply Andrew2511Guest 8 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +5Please someone can upload the apk for non US users? Thank you so much :)
Reply MOnlineGuest 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Man why only in the us its a browser how much impact could it have toe publish it for everyone. Especially because its android ics only. Hope someone can post the apk :-)
Reply GregGuest 3 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I got it in Australia this morning.
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2ElvisonD 8 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +3It’s About Time
Reply slurms mckenzieGuest 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0fucking shit! i want this on my tmo gs2
make it for all versions
96goncalossilva 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Awesome!
And they say it’s fast — Chrome fast. We all know what that means :)
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1clark2 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Cant believe they included a swipe action for browser use (switching tabs) by default, effectively stealing it from the page. Not a ton of web sites or apps use the swipe yet, but it’s an important tool in the UI/UX pocket, so it sucks to see Google proper setting this precident.
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8Sean-Franc 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +3the swipe action is only triggered from the edge of the touch screen. regular UI on screen web swipes would still trigger. they have this on the ICS browser on the galaxy nexus, but in the form of quick actions that show on screen when you finger the edge.
ReplyVery nice, grabbing it for my ICS-running Galaxy S. Looking forward to having the real Chrome on my mobile device, it sure took its time to get there. :)
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93oddball 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1Can’t wait to see this given wider availability. This is the browser I am looking for
ReplyJust loaded this on my nexus s. SOOOOOOOOO Much faster than the stock browser!
I was not able to load this site on my stock ICS browser with out frequent browser exits/crashes etc. Seemed to load just fine.
Its not buttery smooth on my nexus s but a significant improvement over the stock.. at least thats been my brief experience.
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4Alexis Cramatte 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0No love for the Swiss :’(
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72E-man 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Pretty sweet. But I think the stock browser works just fine.
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89Billy 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Oh yeah!!! Installing this bad boy now .. Chrome Android FTW!!!
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0Stigy 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +2Really digging the interface and the full sync of bookmarks and open tabs. I can find stuff to read in the morning on my PC and sync it to my phone when I open the browser – how awesome is that?!
Seems that it also includes Chrome to Phone in the settings as well.
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50amgala 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I <3 Google!
Reply 83inviolable 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1Only for 4.0 huh. Still say custom UIs are important?
ReplyFinally!!
ReplySo in the tab area, the tabs stack or unstack if you tilt the phone backward or forward. Also got the stack to flip, but can’t reproduce it.
Replyfigured out the flip. It happens after you swipe up several times, even tho the tabs are already stacked
Reply Gr8RayGuest 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Can’t seem to get it to sync my desktop with what I was viewing on my phone. Works the other way around just fine though. Is it even possible?
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34xsynth 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Installing it now. Wasn’t available to download from store but the apk is on a number of android sites now at least
ReplyFinally! I can’t wait to try it out on my Xoom.
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23alamoe 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I’ve been using it for the last hour on the Galaxy Nexus. Verdict is: its pretty sweet. Brings the design of Google Currents to the web browser. My new default browser.
ReplyThis is the reason I’m still leaning towards purchasing a Nexus…
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30professandobey 3 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Just do it. You’ll be glad you did.
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15smithey253 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0So far so good. Synced all my open tabs on the desktop very quickly, finally I can drop the “Chrome to Phone” extension I have running.
ReplyAndroid Police have posted a link to the .apk’s for those of you outside the US.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/02/07/download-not-on-the-eligible-countries-list-get-the-chrome-for-android-beta-apk-right-now/
Reply BonGuest 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Is it just me or is it killing the battery…
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58aranea 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Finally! I guess now I have to root my Atrix and install ICS. Why is motorola so behind in upgrades?!
Replyabsolutely fantastic so far
Reply 83inviolable 2 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Is 100 the max around here or have you just slowed down? That’s right, I’m using you as a barometer.
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11EolianPipes 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1I’m so excited for this! From a quick couple seconds at work, I really like what they’ve done with the interface. I’m a little nervous about the quick tab switching feature by swiping. Overall though, it looks like it’s going to be awesome!
I also love seeing the little Chrome logo to open my internet. It just feels right.
Reply monsieurskaGuest 5 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I just downloaded it from the market (Samsung Galaxy S with ICS 4.0.3 teamhacksung release)
Works great and is really fast. The animations are super smooth too. In my opinion it runs as smooth as safari on an iphone 4s. Really worth downloading if you have ICS.
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5JayB95 5 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I’m running this on my Rezound right now it’s really good. I wish scrolling was a little faster though I’m gonna have to check out the developer options settings.
Reply sleepyGuest 5 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I’ve been “imagining that” for a year. and my Droid 2 doesn’t even have CM9 yet.
ReplyThis is awesome!!!!!
Though this mobile Site is kinda wonky. And my text input and selection is acting funny… But hey it’s beta
19nsnsmj 5 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0I’ve been using it on my Nexus S running ICS since it was released. It’s fast, and tab-switching is handled perfectly. Wish it had quick controls like the stock browser though, and Flash. For right now though, the stock ICS browser will remain default. I hope Chrome for Android gets extensions, too, like the desktop client.
Reply Geir BergmannGuest 4 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Isnt it possible to change to desktop site in settings in chrome beta?
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54n25philly 4 hours ago Thumb upThumb down -2Did they carry over the horrible interface from the desktop version?
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21Marvles 4 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Got it on my nexus s , a lot faster this site took over two times longer to load with the stock browser.
ReplyICS or not, I am just happy to see some progress on chrome’s transition over to Android.. I can’t wait for some updates for ics to roll out more so we can all catch up.
ReplyLooking forward to leaving work and trying this out on the tablet. Great so far on the galaxy nexus
Reply Roger MoumGuest 3 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0Must say i like the speed and flow of this, alot better than any other browser although Dolphin is pretty close, but no UA yet and that sucks :( With a screen like my GNex i like to use desktop versions and same on my Transformer Prime :( hope the desktop UA is present in the final release then it will deffo be the best browser out there :D
Reply BrettGuest 3 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0What’s the user agent when using this browser. Can you switch the user agent? I know in the new version of Firefox Mobile you can switch to tablet mode or desktop mode variants.
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4cola 40 mins ago Thumb upThumb down 0Now I just have to wait for ICS for the Razr. Sigh..
ReplyI’ve never had a stronger craving for ice cream.
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