Google’s Chrome browser for Android already has a feature that lets you save web pages for viewing later… even if you don’t have an active internet connection when you finally get around to reading that article, opening those directions, or doing whatever it is you wanted to do with a saved page. But now Google […]
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OK Google offline voice commands coming to Android?
Want to check the weather, find out how old Harrison Ford is, or make a phone call… without actually touching your phone? Most recent Android phones can support voice commands when you start a sentence with “OK Google” (and when the feature is enabled from the Google Search app). But… you’ll need an active internet […]
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Google Maps to support offline navigation
Google Maps for Android already lets you download maps to view later, even when you don’t have an internet connection. But right now offline Maps have limited functionality. Later this year Google plans to roll out an update that lets you download a map for a region and then search for places and even get […]
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Google Chrome gains better offline app support with service workers
Google is giving its Chrome web browser improved support for web apps that work even when you don’t have an internet connection. Chrome 40 beta is the first version of the browser to support service workers, a new set of tools aimed at allowing web apps to work when your device is offline. The new […]
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Now you can watch Google Play videos offline on a Chromebook or Chromebox
Have a slow or spotty internet connection or plans to take a trip on an airplane where you might not be able to stream videos over the internet? As promised, Google is now letting you save videos from Google Play Movies & TV for offline playback. You’ll need a Chrome OS device and a Chrome extension […]
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Google Translate for Android now works without an internet connection
Google’s Translate app for Android lets you translate text or spoken words in dozens of languages. Up until recently you’ve needed an internet connection to do that, but the latest version of Google Translate adds support for offline language packs. That means you can use your phone or tablet to help navigate a foreign country […]
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Google Chrome adds offline support for Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs
Google Chromebooks such as the Samsung Series 5 and Acer AC700 just got a little more useful. Google is introducing offline support for some of its most popular web apps when you’re using Chrome OS or the Chrome web browser on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Today you can already install Gmail Offline beta, a web […]