Google Chrome is preparing to roll out an innovative feature that will turn any web page into a desktop application. This new feature aims to simplify and personalize the use of the web, by offering direct integration with favorite sites.
Over the years, Google Chrome has established itself as one of the most used web browsers, notably thanks to its regular updates which improve safety and performance. Recently, Google announced that it was working on a feature to protect home networks from cyberattacks, adding a layer of security checks before a website can interact with connected devices in your home.
Along with security improvements, Chrome has also seen some significant developments in terms of interface, recently adopting the Material You design language. This overhaul, although intended to modernize the application, received mixed reactions among the community, with some preferring the old interface. Additionally, the company innovated by introducing the ability to securely share passwords within a family group, making shared accounts easier to manage while strengthening the security of personal information.
Google Chrome will allow you to transform your favorite web pages into applications
Google introduces a feature that allows to install web pages as’office applications, thus facilitating direct and more intuitive access to your favorite content. Spotted by a user onSave and share” of Chrome Canary, the experimental version intended for developers and advanced users. This new function considerably expands the possibilities of interaction with the web. In just a few clickssites like YouTube or Reddit can now nestle into your workspace in the form of applications.
Although this feature is first highlighted for Mac usersthanks to the clues revealed, we know that it is highly possible that Google is considering extend it to other operating systems like Windows or Linux. This will depend on the success and feedback from users on this initial platform. It takes advantage of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), a type of web application designed to provide usability similar to native applications installed on a device. PWAs combine the functionality of web browsers with the usability of mobile applications, allowing offline access, push notifications and deeper system integration.