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Chrome 28 just landed in the beta track for Android, bringing with it a couple of fun features. First and foremost is that it ties into Google Translate, just like on the big-boy browser. Run across a page that's not in your default language, and it'll ask if you want it translated. You also can go full screen on tablets, so it's go that going for it, which is nice. And if you opt in, you can see a graph showing how much bandwidth you're saving using experimental compression. Go to Settings>Bandwidth management to turn that on if you're not asked automatically. Hit the link above to get your download on. Source: Chrome release blog

Google has been keeping busy with updates to their Chrome Browser for Android, on both the BETA and regular version, and today we’re getting another to add to the list.[...]

Full screen browsing for tablets and automatic page translation highlight the changes for the latest Chrome for Android beta Chrome beta for Android has been updated to version 28 (28.0.1500.21), bringing a number of requested features along with the new code base. Tablets now have the same full screen experience that phones have as of version 27, as the toolbar and omnibox simply disappear as you scroll down the page. In addition, automatic translate for pages not in the device's native language is available, just like users are used to on the desktop. Here's the bullet point change log: Google Translate: When you come across a page written in a language that isn't in the same language as your phone or tablet, look for the translation bar Fullscreen on tablets: Simply scroll the page to dismiss the toolbar Support for fullscreen API New graph showing your estimated bandwidth savings when you use the experimental data compression feature Mobile friendly error pages The jury is still out about any speed increases, but my first impressions are favorable. If you're following the Chrome browser beta track for Android, grab today's update in Google Play or from the link above. Source: Google Chrome team

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Following the release of beta features to Chrome stable yesterday, the beta channel of Chrome for Android was promoted to version 28 today. The update brings a number of desired additions and improvements, all of which I will break down for you below. The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 28 to the Beta channel. Chrome for Android 28.0.1500.21 contains a number of new improvements including: Google Translate: When you come across a page written in a language that isn't in the same language as your phone or tablet, look for the translation bar Fullscreen on tablets: Simply scroll the page to dismiss the toolbar Support for fullscreen API  New graph showing your estimated bandwidth savings when you use the experimental data compression feature Mobile friendly error pages Google Translate Here's what Chrome's new mobile-friendly Translate bar looks like if you visit a site with a language different from your device's (for example, newsru.com):    I find built-in translation support to be one of Chrome's most useful features, so I applaud Google for finally bringing it to Android. Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:Chrome Beta For Android Updated To 27 – Brings Fullscreen To Phones, Better Searching, Tab History, And More Google Introduces Chrome To Mobile Beta – Send Live URLs To Chrome For Android In A Snap Chrome Beta For Android Now Supports Password Sync And Autofill [Updated] Google Releases Chrome Beta Channel For Android Chrome Beta For Android Updated To v28: Translate Bar, Fullscreen On Tablets, Bandwidth Savings Graph, And More was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Today, Google’s Chrome Beta for Android received a most impressive update through the Play store. Included is the addition of Google Translate, allowing users to instantly translate full webpages to their native tongue, as well as options for controlling and limiting bandwidth consumption through the browser’s settings.  Those two might be the features that have [...] Chrome Beta... Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

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A new update to the Opera mobile web browser is out, and this one is somewhat of a doozy. The new goodies are coming to the beta version, so make sure your kittens are some place safe before you fire it up. The latest update brings in a new full screen mode, the ability to put the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, fraud protection, and battery life improvements. An exit button has been added that can be activated by long-pressing the back button. All of this is coated with the usual assortment of bug fixes and minor improvements. Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:Opera Mobile Coming To Android "Within The Month" For Free Hardware Accelerated Browsing Opera Mobile For Android Coming November 9th [Updated: Now In The Market] Opera Mobile 10.1 Beta Now Available For Android, Pinch To Zoom And YouTube Support CES 2011: Opera For Tablets Demo [Video] Update To Opera Beta Introduces Full Screen Mode, Movable Navigation Bar, Other Goodies was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

With the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (quick overview) now in hand, along with its step-brother on AT&T, we decided to take a look at the software each is running to see if there are any major differences. Since Samsung is now releasing one phone in one size on all carriers, with identical specs [...] Galaxy S4 Software Differences: Verizon vs. AT&T is a post from: Droid Life Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!