Apr 9, 2011

Google is preparing a tablet version of Chrome OS

Google is currently developing a version of Chrome Tablet OS, according to many indices identified by the U.S. magazine CNET. However, the search engine already offers an operating system for these devices: Android 3.0. One wonders if Google is sailing with his view different software projects.


This choice may seem surprising at a time when Google already designing an operating system designed for digital tablets. The U.S. giant has unveiled Honeycomb effect last February, a platform dedicated specifically for devices with a large screen diagonal. However, CNET tells us that a version for OS chrome shelves is also planned.
Several factors identified in the source code of Chrome OS led the U.S. site to this conclusion. The developments made between March and April show in particular the existence of a fairly complete keyboard with keys like tab, delete or Shift. CNET also found a larger space between the various items displayed on the screen, indicating that it is a larger size.
In a statement, Google has acknowledged interest in the Tablet OS version of Chrome, without giving too much away. "We are committed for a while in a version for the tablet format, but we have nothing new to announce at this time. Chrome OS was originally developed to run on a variety of devices"
"We expect to see different partners rely on Chrome OS, but the initial objective is for the time the ultra-portable (notebooks)," said the American giant. This initial objective, however, should be brought to evolve, like Android. The mobile platform was originally designed for smartphones. However, the third incarnation of the O. S. is designed for touch pads.
The hypothesis of a tablet version of Chrome OS is not new. She had been raised earlier in the year 2010. For memory, operating system based on Linux is only useful Internet connection. Indeed, O. S. based on cloud computing (cloud computing) to access data and applications, in a totally paperless.

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