Chrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs, integration

Google has announced Chrome version 155, which brings significant enhancements to web app installations and system integration on the Android version of Chrome, known as Googlebooks. Previously, Chrome on Googlebooks only allowed installation for websites specifically configured as web apps. However, Chrome 155 now permits users to manually install any webpage as an app directly from the browser, enabling it to operate as an independent application within its own window.

To achieve this, users must first remove any existing browser-tab shortcut for the website and then reinstall the page using the updated steps provided by Google. Furthermore, installed web apps now appear in the app launcher and can be pinned to the taskbar or homescreen, functioning seamlessly with the same Google Account login, cookies, site permissions, and installed browser extensions as other apps.

Additionally, Chrome 155 has made a notable UI improvement by eliminating the fullscreen interface in Chrome Settings, which was previously exclusive to mobile platforms but not to desktops. Now, users can access the settings as a separate tab, allowing them to conveniently reference a web page while adjusting settings simultaneously.

The update introduces Chrome version 155.0.8059.79, which is rolling out through the Play Store on Googlebooks devices. Users across all platforms can expect this update to be available soon. For additional news on this development, refer to 9to5Google on YouTube.