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Chrome iOS update enables third-party app extensions, iOS 8 support

IMG_0352Google today updated its Chrome browser for iPhone and iPad with support for iOS 8’s new third-party App Extensions feature. That means that Chrome’s sharing menu will now show additional sharing options from apps you have installed supporting the new App Extensions feature. We previously put together a roundup of some of the best apps offering App Extensions when iOS 8 launched.

Google says the update, version 37.0.2062.60, also includes iOS 8 compatibility, stability improvements, and bug fixes.

The updated Chrome app for iPhone and iPad is available on the App Store now.

What’s New in Version 37.0.2062.60

• Supports using 3rd party App Extensions to post and share content.
• iOS 8 Compatibility.
• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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Comments

  1. Why is this not a security nightmare? Inquiring clients want to know.

  2. Unfortunately, if you want iPhone 6/6 Plus support, this isn’t the update that you’re looking for…

  3. Augusto Massini Pinto - 9 years ago

    What about making chrome the default browser? Well, I guess I can wait until iOS9…

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