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Chrome for Android goes global: adds languages, supported countries, and new features

Mr.Geek — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:12:24 +0000

Chrome for Android has become the best browser app on Android for me. The only shortcoming is that it doesn’t support Adobe Flash, something I use often, so it’s not an exclusive option for me. But if you’re someone who doesn’t care about Flash and have been patiently waiting for Chrome to work outside of the United States, I’ve got good news and better news you might want to hear. Google announced today that Chrome for Android is now available anywhere with access to Google Play, provided that you have an Android 4.0 phone or tablet. In addition to crossing more borders, the browser now includes 31 languages in case you wish to localize it into your native or local tongue. It’s the latest in a short string of incremental updates that have made Google’s products available in more non-U.S

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Chrome Beta for Android now available in more countries and 32 languages

Mr.Geek — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:32:58 +0000

If your device was recently updated to Android 4.0 and you haven’t installed the Chrome Beta browser, now is a good time to check it out. Today Google updated Chrome Beta for Android with a bunch of requested features and made it available in 31 additional languages. Now Android 4.0 users in all countries where Google Play is available can install the app. New features include: You can now request the desktop version of a website, in case you would rather not view the mobile version. You can now add bookmarks as shortcuts on your home screen, so you can get to your favorite sites faster. Choose your favorite apps to handle links opened in Chrome.

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Chrome Senior VP speaks about the future of Chrome for Android – big things to come

Mr.Geek — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:56:02 +0000

We have been begging and pleading for Android to get the Chrome browser for years. And now that we have a Beta version available for Android 4.0 devices, the world seems a bit more at peace. Many of you Continue reading →

The Evolution of Mac OS, From 1984 to Mountain Lion

Mr.Geek — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:03:59 +0000

Since the release of System 1 in January 1984, Apple has played an integral role in designing and implementing the graphical user interface (GUI) as we know it.

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iPhone 5 rumour roll up for the week ending February 17

Mr.Geek — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:18:43 +0000

The iOSsphere seemed to be nearing exhaustion, swinging between summer and fall release dates, the differences between .1 and .2 firmware versions, and wild longings for a 3D user interface.

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iPad owners: Trending 'older,' wealthier for now

Mr.Geek — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:01:17 +0000

iPad owners “tend to be older and have more money,” according to a study from The NPD Group.

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Apple's iPhone loses China market share

Mr.Geek — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:23:35 +0000

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – Apple Inc's share of China's booming smartphone market slipped for a second straight quarter in October-December, as it lost ground to cheaper local brands and as some shoppers held off until after the iPhone 4S launch last month. China, the world's largest mobile phone market, has not been easy for Apple, which is grappling with a lawsuit from a local firm over the …

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Examination of iPad 3 Screen Reveals Retina Goodness

Mr.Geek — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:20:17 +0000

For months now, it has been a foregone conclusion that the iPad 3 will feature a high-resolution retina display. Now further evidence has surfaced, this time with an examination of one of the screens.

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What to Expect When You're Expecting OS X Mountain Lion

Mr.Geek — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:37:42 +0000

The newest Apple operating system, Mountain Lion, won't make its way to the masses until this summer, but developer nerds have gotten their hands on it, letting us in on the best (and worst) parts of our computer's future brains. If last July's Lion release made Macs look more like iPads, this year's upgrade will make them look more like iPhones.

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Mac OS X Mountain Lion: iMessage, Gatekeeper and more

Mr.Geek — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:46:15 +0000

Only about half a year has passed since Apple released Mac OS X Lion, but the Cupertino-based company is already teasing us with a peek at the next version of its operating system.

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