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Extensions for Chrome confirmed
Tech Digest —
... will know about these, because they've been available since launch on that browser, but if you're on Internet Explorer you may not be aware. These plugins enhance the browser's functionality, adding weather info, toolbars, or various other features. Those of you who aren't using Chrome, would the addition of extensions make you give it another try? Chrome users - is this a good move, or will it slow down the blazing speed of the browser? Let us know in the comments. Chrome (via Google Operating System) More on Chrome: HOW-TO: Tweak Chrome to get the ...
Chrome could get Firefox-like extensions by May
The Open Road —
... As noted on the Google Operating System blog, an upcoming session at the Google I/O conference highlights an imminent improvement to Google's open-source Chrome browser: extensions. ...
Coming Soon: Google Chrome Extensions
Mashable! —
... Google has already indicated that it plans to offer a platform for Chrome browser extensions, but now we finally have what looks like a firm date on when that will arrive. Apparently, a Google developer conference scheduled for May 27th will include a session on developing extensions for Chrome, which leads Google Operating System to conclude that we’ll see the extensions platform go live on or before that date. ...
Extensions Coming in May for Chrome: Look Out IE [OStatic]
GigaOM Network —
The Google Operating System blog and The Open Road have noted that Google's open source Chrome browser will get Firefox-like extensions by May. That's when the Google I/O conference takes place in San Francisco, and there is a session there titled "Developing extensions for Google Chrome." According to Google officials "This talk will cover the basics of the extension system (distribution/packaging, installation, updates), as well as the different APIs to enhance with the browser." As I've written before, this, along ...
Extensions Coming in May for Chrome: Look Out IE
OStatic blogs —
The Google Operating System blog and The Open Road have noted that Google's open source Chrome browser will get Firefox-like extensions by May. That's when the Google I/O conference takes place in San Francisco, and there is a session there titled "Developing extensions for Google Chrome." According to Google officials "This talk will cover the basics of the extension system (distribution/packaging, installation, updates), as well as the different APIs to enhance with the browser." As I've written before, this, along with the ...
Google Chrome to support extensions by May?
Download Squad —
... notes, the session will teach developers to create extensions "using the web technologies [they] already know." Working with the various APIs that are detailed in the Chrome design documents will also be covered. While Chrome currently supports userscripts, the lack of extensions has been a major deterrent for many Firefox users considering making the switch. There's no doubt developers will be eager to start turning out extensions once they're finally able. [ via Google OS and Nick Moline ] ...
Extensions for Google Chrome Coming In May?
TechCrunch —
... hard to believe Google would hold a session on the topic if we didn’t see them sometime around the date of the conference.
Extensions, which are very popular among Firefox users, were notably absent from Chrome when it launched last September. Google has since made it clear that it has always planned to provide for them at some point. However, many have taken it into their hands to hack away at Chrome on their own.
As Google Operating System points out, Google has already enabled user scripts for Chrome. A draft of the extensions ...
Google Chrome to get extensions in May
Gadgetell —
... will come before or on May 27. Personally, I hope that this session will show people how to develop for something that is released and available for use, however either way it looks May is looking promising.
Now, we can only hope that developers will come with the newly added support. Also, and just in case anyone is listening, the one that I really cannot live without is Foxmarks, maybe we can get a Chromarks.
Read [Nicholas Moline] Via [Google Operating System]
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Chrome Extensions Likely by May
SitePoint —
... Likely, that means that by May 27 — and possibly earlier — Google’s Chrome browser will have extensions. Or, at least, the means for developers to create them. The Google Operating System blog points out that developer versions of Chrome already have support for user scripts, which could be a precursor to a broader extension system. ...
