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Google Chrome for iOS coming today, anyone care?

Discussion in 'iPhone Apps and Games' started by chris, Jun 28, 2012.

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  1. chris Administrator

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    I'm curious about Chrome. It's not my primary desktop browser. I stick with Safari due to convenience of syncing bookmarks. I'm willing to give Chrome a try, but not getting my hopes up. (See Gmail app for reasons why that wouldn't be a good idea).
    chris, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. Michael Baturin Evangelist

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    The issue remains (and maybe this is more on Apple's iOS hands) that the iPad has no options for setting a default browser. It can only be Safari. Not sure I blame them - since it is an Apple device and they have a large part to play in the browser game. This makes all other browsers extra work to use - and for that reason I am not a fan of other iOS browsers.
    Michael Baturin, Jun 28, 2012
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  3. chris Administrator

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    Completely agree. That's a big one too that I don't see changing anytime soon.
    chris, Jun 28, 2012
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  4. Rafagon Genius

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    I agree with you 100%. I just installed it and I really like it so far. Whether I'll ultimately delete it because of the extra work since it can't be the default browser remains to be seen...
    Rafagon, Jun 28, 2012
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  5. Rafagon Genius

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    And the icon clashes with the home screen. It looks like Satan in the middle of the Vatican on Christmas Day.




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  6. AZIANAPPLE Member

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    Did you download Google Chrome from the American version App Store? It's not available in the Canadian App Store.
    AZIANAPPLE, Jun 28, 2012
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  7. chris Administrator

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    chris, Jun 28, 2012
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  8. AZIANAPPLE Member

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    Thanks Chris!
    AZIANAPPLE, Jun 28, 2012
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  9. alamarco Member

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    I like it, so far so good. The interface is nice and clean and the browsing experience is a good one.

    My one gripe is the keyboard. I don't like how they made it where the period and symbols are at the top. I much prefer the default iOS keyboard. I can't really say which one is better overall, but when the entire OS operates one way you'd like your apps not to deviate from this.
    alamarco, Jun 28, 2012
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  10. fearofnormalcy Evangelist

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    One plus over Safari: Tabs. This is how tabs should work on a browser.

    Other than that, I'm kinda ambivalent. I'll keep it, but until I get a FULL featured mobile version of Firefox for iOS, I'm just not getting excited.
    fearofnormalcy, Jun 29, 2012
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  11. MrMike6by9 Zealot

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    Chrome has been my default browser on my now dead Vista box and my MBP. It's great to have all bookmarks, etc. on all my devices now.
    YMMV
    MrMike6by9, Jun 29, 2012
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  12. fearofnormalcy Evangelist

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    Well, if you're jailbroken and want Google Chrome to be your default browser, you can now do so with the "Open With Chrome" tweak on Cydia.

    Totally free, totally awesome. Makes Chrome a much more viable alternative for me now....
    fearofnormalcy, Jun 30, 2012
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  13. imutter Genius

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    I am a bid confused about bookmark syncing my laptop, iPad and iPhone are syncing bookmarks.
    I tried google chrome it's very fast
    imutter, Jun 30, 2012
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  14. iphonewarrior Moderator

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    You can also set default browsers via another Cydia tweak called, 'Browser Changer'.
    iphonewarrior, Jun 30, 2012
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  15. IceCold357 Contributor

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    I'm loving Chrome so far. The tabs are excellent. About to try that "Open in Chrome" tweak.


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    IceCold357, Jun 30, 2012
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  16. MoneyMaker79 Zealot

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    I installed that tweak earlier. I hope it works well. Haven't used it yet, I actually don't open many links on my iPhone.
    MoneyMaker79, Jun 30, 2012
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  17. IceCold357 Contributor

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    I'm using it now and it works perfect. I usually open a lot of links on Twitter so this is great.


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    IceCold357, Jun 30, 2012
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  18. IceCold357 Contributor

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    Patiently awaiting a "Pull To Refresh" tweak for Chrome.


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    IceCold357, Jun 30, 2012
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  19. patrickj Genius

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    Think it's worth mentioning that tabs are unlimited as well. I've run it with up to 20 tabs open and it still performs well.
    patrickj, Jul 1, 2012
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  20. IceCold357 Contributor

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    Chromizer tweak was just released that adds full screen and pull to refresh. Loving Chrome even more now.


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    IceCold357, Jul 2, 2012
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