Google puts Chrome on iPhone and iPad (update 2: it's out!)

Stefan Mileschin · 29th June 2012, 07:49

Google just did what many thought wasn't possible -- it just put mobile Chrome on iOS. Both iPad and iPhone users will get the app, either with incognito browsing, syncing and that unique tabbed browsing interface intact. The company hasn't said what's changed versus the Android build, but it's likely the main differences are matters of integration -- Apple's app rules won't let Google bring in its own WebKit rendering engine tweaks or change the default browser. Whether or not that switch is a dealbreaker, Chrome should be available later today in the App Store for those who want a break from the Safari norm.

Check out our full coverage of Google I/O 2012's developer conference at our event hub!

Update: No download just yet, but Google is teasing us with a video that you can find after the break. The iOS port shows up at the 43-second mark.

Update 2: It's available! Hit the source link to get your copy.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/g...hone-and-ipad/

29th June 2012, 07:49	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 153,514	Google puts Chrome on iPhone and iPad (update 2: it's out!) Google just did what many thought wasn't possible -- it just put mobile Chrome on iOS. Both iPad and iPhone users will get the app, either with incognito browsing, syncing and that unique tabbed browsing interface intact. The company hasn't said what's changed versus the Android build, but it's likely the main differences are matters of integration -- Apple's app rules won't let Google bring in its own WebKit rendering engine tweaks or change the default browser. Whether or not that switch is a dealbreaker, Chrome should be available later today in the App Store for those who want a break from the Safari norm. Check out our full coverage of Google I/O 2012's developer conference at our event hub! Update: No download just yet, but Google is teasing us with a video that you can find after the break. The iOS port shows up at the 43-second mark. Update 2: It's available! Hit the source link to get your copy. http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/g...hone-and-ipad/

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