In the mobile Google Chrome is now possible to run applications without installing

Google released Chrome the first assembly for developers with support for advanced applications. These applications do not require installation, does not occupy space and do not load your smartphone.

Last year, as part of Chrome Dev Summit conference, Google developers have announced support for the mobile version of Chrome browser so-called Web Applications - WebAPKs. According to the creators, this category of software is something between a full-fledged programs that are installed on the smartphone, and clean Web-based applications.

Online-enabled WebAPK installation does not need to run the application. WebAPK data processing takes place on the server side, and the user sees only the intuitive interface wrapper. Thus, the load on the processor and memory Android-device are minimal, which positively affects the autonomy.

In addition to programs run directly in the browser, implemented and function of their quick installation. When you open the website, which supports WebAPK, you are prompted with the installation. It is radically different from the usual installation, because these applications do not take up memory on the device and do not work without an internet connection. After confirmation, the icon for quick access to the site will appear on the main screen Android-device.

While innovative applications exclusively available in the mobile version of Chrome for developers, as well as Chrome Canary browser. A list of sites with the support of WebAPK available the resource PWA Rocks.

To enable these applications by the browser when you start Chrome Dev and Chrome Canary in the address bar, enter the following command:

chrome: // flags / # enable-improved-a2hs

Once is enough to open any website with WebAPK support and run applications directly in the browser.

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