What Are Google APPS?
These are very like what you used to double click on to run on your desktop.
Web-based applications are programs that are designed to be used entirely within the browser. Using apps, you can do things like create documents, edit photos, and listen to music, without having to install complicated software
Some apps are hosted online like regular websites. Therefore, some app icons on your New Tab page may simply take you to their corresponding websites (e.g. see the Gmail app).
Other apps are websites that have been specifically developed for use within Google Chrome and may contain features that are not found on their regular websites (e.g. see The New York Times app).
Last but not least, some apps rely on certain Google Chrome features so they feel and work just like native software on your desktop (e.g. the Google Keep app). Many of these apps use your Google Account to provide a better experience (e.g. they use Chrome Sync so you can pick up where you left off from any computer). You must sign in to Chrome to use these APPS.
Both APPS and EXTENSIONS can be had in the CHROME WEB STORE
Web-based applications are programs that are designed to be used entirely within the browser. Using apps, you can do things like create documents, edit photos, and listen to music, without having to install complicated software
- Apps install in seconds, with one click of a button. You don’t even have to restart your browser or computer.
- Your apps are always available. No matter what computer you’re using, you can always access your apps.
- Apps are always up-to-date. Because apps are hosted on the web where they can be instantly updated, you can be sure you're always using the latest version of the app that's available.
- Apps won’t crash your computer. If one app misbehaves, just close its tab in the browser. Your browser and computer won’t be affected.
Some apps are hosted online like regular websites. Therefore, some app icons on your New Tab page may simply take you to their corresponding websites (e.g. see the Gmail app).
Other apps are websites that have been specifically developed for use within Google Chrome and may contain features that are not found on their regular websites (e.g. see The New York Times app).
Last but not least, some apps rely on certain Google Chrome features so they feel and work just like native software on your desktop (e.g. the Google Keep app). Many of these apps use your Google Account to provide a better experience (e.g. they use Chrome Sync so you can pick up where you left off from any computer). You must sign in to Chrome to use these APPS.
Both APPS and EXTENSIONS can be had in the CHROME WEB STORE