Chrome

Google offers iOS developers a way to treat Chrome almost like the default browser

By Richard Devine, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 a 6:14 am

Google has released code that gives developers the ability to have links open directly in Google Chrome instead of Apple's built-in Safari browser, and return users right back to their app with a single tap. A developer has to add Google's code -- a URL scheme with x-callback -- to their app, and you have to have Chrome installed on your device, but the execution is seamless. The example used on the Chromium blog blog is YouTube: tapping on a link in a YouTube listing opens Chrome and provides a back button at the top left to easily return to the YouTube app.

Chrome for iPhone and iPad updated, share web pages via Messages

By Leanna Lofte, Monday, Mar 4, 2013 a 8:30 pm

Google's Chrome browser for iPhone and iPad has been updated with the ability to share web pages via Messages. You can also now quickly access any page in your tab history by holding down on the back button.

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Google updates Chrome for iOS to fix audio bug

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 a 2:46 pm

Google pushed out a fix to their Chrome for iOS browser to fix an audio bug. That looks to be about all there is to it, so if you use Chrome on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, go grab it.

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Instagram and Google Chrome get updated for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5

By chrisoldroyd, Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 a 3:32 am

Instagram and Google Chrome have finally received updates for compatibility with iOS 6 and the iPhone 5’s larger 4-inch screen. When we say finally, it’s funny as the iPhone 5 has only been out for less than a week but it seems like if your app is not updated on the day of launch then it’s already late to the party.

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Google updates Gmail and Chrome for iPhone and iPad

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, Sep 7, 2012 a 12:36 pm

This week, Google pushed out updates to both Gmail and Chrome for iPhone and iPad. Chrome's update was fairly minor, resolving compatibility issues with certain websites including Yahoo! Mail and fixing a few bugs. Gmail's update wasn't too groundbreaking either, but the addition of the option to open web links in Chrome (if installed) is excellent for Chrome users.

How to make Google Chrome your default iOS browser with BrowserChooser for iPhone or iPad [jailbreak]

By chrisoldroyd, Saturday, Jun 30, 2012 a 12:03 pm

BrowserChooser is a jailbreak tweak available from Cydia that will let you set Google Chrome for iOS as you default iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad browser -- something Apple won't let you do.

Here's how to install BrowserChooser and make Chrome your new default web browser.

Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad review

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 a 7:22 pm

Earlier today, Google announced and then rapidly released Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad, leaving many of us screaming "finally!" Google Chrome is a very popular -- the most popular, according to Google -- web browser for Mac and PC. It lets you keep bookmarks, tabs, logins and more synced between computers. With Google Chrome for iOS, you can now bring that same personalized experience to your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Google Chrome browser for iPhone, iPad in App Store now!

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 a 1:44 pm

At Google I/O 2012 today, Google announced they'll be bringing their Chrome web browser to the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Today. Now in fact.

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Did you hear the one about Chrome for iOS?

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 a 11:37 am

Earlier today an analyst published a claim that Google would be making Chrome for iOS (iPhone and iPad) and would market it extensively, and basically bring the desktop browser wars to mobile. He didn't claim any sources to go with, anonymous or otherwise, or any leaked information.

Chrome for Android vs. Safari for iPhone: Browser shootout

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 a 3:45 pm

Google has just released the too-long-in-coming Chrome for Android browser, and Phil from Android Central immediately loaded it up on his Galaxy Nexus, sought out an iPhone 4S running Safari, and put them head-to-head, rendering-time-to-rendering-time, in a classic Mobile Nations browser show down.